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phytic acid [1 record]

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Record 1 2001-11-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
  • Fatty Substances (Food)
  • Milling and Cereal Industries
DEF

Inositol hexaphosphoric acid. Occurs naturally in seeds of many cereal grains, generally as a calcium or magnesium salt. Inhibits the absorption of calcium from the intestine.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
  • Corps gras (Ind. de l'aliment.)
  • Minoterie et céréales
DEF

[Ester d'acide hexaphosphorique] naturellement présent dans les graines de nombreuses céréales, en genéral sous la forme de sel de calcium ou de magnésium. Inhibe l'absorption du calcium dans l'intestin.

Spanish

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