Role of processing on bioaccessibility of minerals: Influence of localization of minerals and anti-nutritional factors in the plant

Phytate, phenolic compounds and fiber are known anti-nutritional factors (ANFs) that contribute to the low bioaccessibility and bioavailability of iron and zinc in plant foods. Better insight into the localization of minerals and anti-nutritional factors in plant tissues, as well as on the mechanisms of interaction between minerals and ANFs, may lead to better targeted processing for improvement of the bioaccessibility of minerals in plant...