However, the presence of phytic acid (myo-inositol hexaphosphate) in the bran (up to 5 %) and its negative effects on bioavailability of minerals such as iron, calcium, magnesium and zinc has limited its application (Palacios et al. 2008).
However, the presence of phytic acid (myo-inositol hexaphosphate) in the bran (up to 5 %) and its negative effects on bioavailability of minerals such as iron, calcium, magnesium and zinc has limited its application (Palacios et al. 2008).