Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

[Phytic acid: nutritional aspects and analytical implications].

Beatriz Martínez Domínguez1, M Victoria Ibáñez Gómez, Francisco Rincón León

  • 1Universidad de Córdoba-Córdoba, España.

Archivos Latinoamericanos De Nutricion
|November 27, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Phytic acid, also known as phytate, is found in cereals and legumes. This review summarizes its properties, occurrence, plant roles, and nutritional significance, including mineral binding and health benefits.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same journal

Cacao alkaloids and polyphenols: Mechanisms that regulate their biosynthesis and its im- plications on the taste and aroma.

Archivos latinoamericanos de nutricion·2018
Same journal

Differences in nutritional status, physical activity, and fruit and vegetable consumption in urban and rural school-going adolescents in Paute, Ecuador.

Archivos latinoamericanos de nutricion·2018
Same journal

Association between anthropometric characteristics and the motor function in Chileans subjects with different levels of physical activity.

Archivos latinoamericanos de nutricion·2018
Same journal

Antioxidant, cytotoxic and alpha-glucosidase inhibition activities from the Mexican berry "Anacahuita" (Cordia boissieri).

Archivos latinoamericanos de nutricion·2018
Same journal

Relationship between antioxidant in- take, nutritional factors and biochemical indicators in healthy volunteers.

Archivos latinoamericanos de nutricion·2018
Same journal

Breastfeeding, comnlementarv food introduction and overweight in preschool children.

Archivos latinoamericanos de nutricion·2018

Area of Science:

  • Agricultural and Food Chemistry
  • Nutritional Science
  • Plant Biochemistry

Context:

  • Phytic acid (phytate) is a major storage form of phosphorus in plant-based foods.
  • It is abundant in cereals, legumes, nuts, and seeds, impacting nutrient bioavailability.
  • Understanding phytate's properties is crucial for food processing and human nutrition.

Purpose:

  • To provide a comprehensive review of current literature on phytic acid.
  • To elucidate the chemical and physical characteristics of phytic acid.
  • To discuss the nutritional implications and analytical methods for phytate.

Summary:

  • This review details phytic acid's chemical structure, physicochemical properties, and occurrence in various plant sources.
  • It examines phytate's role in plants and its significant impact on human nutrition due to mineral and protein binding.

Related Experiment Videos

  • The discussion includes potential health benefits and common phytate analysis techniques.

    • Impact:

    • Provides a foundational resource for researchers in food science, nutrition, and agriculture.
    • Highlights the importance of phytate in understanding nutrient absorption from plant-based diets.
    • Informs strategies for mitigating phytate's anti-nutritional effects and enhancing nutritional value.