Abstract

MARTINEZ DOMINGUEZ, Beatriz; IBANEZ GOMEZ, Mª Victoria  and  RINCON LEON, Francisco. Acido fítico: aspectos nutricionales e implicaciones analíticas. ALAN [online]. 2002, vol.52, n.3, pp.219-231. ISSN 0004-0622.

Nutritional and analytical implications of phytic acid. This review próvides a current summary of the literature concerning various aspects of phytic acid. These include data relative to its chemical structure and physicochemical properties, its occurrence in numerous cereals and legumes, and its role in plants. In addition, the nutritional significance of phytate with regard to its protein and mineral binding abilities, its health benefits and the methods commonly used for the analysis of phytate are discussed.

Keywords : Phytic acid; antinutrients; proteins; mineral; bioavailabilty; cereals; legumes; analytical methods.