Browsing Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs) by Subject "Bioaccessibility"
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Iron and zinc bioaccessibility from African leafy vegetables : implications for nutrition
(2014)Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess the bioaccessibility of iron and zinc in African leafy vegetables (ALV) and maize porridge composite dishes using an in vitro dialysability assay and to estimate the antinutrient ... -
The potential of fermentation and blanching in improving bioaccessibility and bioavailability of iron and zinc in African leafy vegetables
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2021)Introduction - Iron and zinc deficiencies remain a significant problem in sub-Saharan Africa. Consumption of African leafy vegetables (ALVs) have shown potential in alleviating these deficiencies. However, ALVs also ...