There are two primary forms of iron that are found in food, namely, haem and non-haem iron. Haem iron is derived mainly from haemoglobin and myoglobin in animal tissue, and according to the accepted Monsen model, makes up about 40% of total iron.
There are two primary forms of iron that are found in food, namely, haem and non-haem iron. Haem iron isderived mainly from haemoglobin and myoglobin in animal tissue, and according to the accepted Monsen model, makes up about 40% of total iron.