phytate
Grain mineral blocker
Phytate is a compound found in seeds, grains, and legumes that binds to minerals like iron, zinc, and calcium, reducing their absorption in the body.
Nutritionists sometimes call it an "antinutrient" for this reason.
Soaking, sprouting, or fermenting foods reduces their phytate content: Soaking beans overnight helps break down phytates.
Nutrient uptake blocker
- dietary intakeFood and drink ingested
- infant nutritionFeeding the youngest humans
- osteoporosisDisease weakening skeletal structure
Kernels with bran, germ, endosperm
- legumesEdible pod-bearing plants
- nutsSeeds in shells
- seedsPlant embryos in casings
- cerealsEdible cultivated grasses
wheat bran · rice bran · soybeans · lentils · chickpeas · almonds · sesame seeds · oats
Chemical metal-ion capture
- hydrolysisWater-induced bond cleavage
- phosphorylationPhosphate group attachment process
- molecular structureArrangement of atoms in compound
- stereochemistryStudy of molecular shape
Completely saturated with liquid
- sproutingSeeds beginning growth
- fermentationMicrobial sugar conversion
- germinationSeed's initial growth phase
- leaveningSubstance causing dough expansion
milling · cooking · food preparation · traditional methods · bread making · malting · bioprocessing
Reducing malignancy risk
- kidney stonesMineral formations in organs
- neuroprotectionSafeguarding neurons from damage
- anti-inflammatoryInflammation-reducing agent
- disease preventionMeasures blocking illness onset
antinutrient
Nutrient uptake blocker
- dietary intakeFood and drink ingested
- infant nutritionFeeding the youngest humans
- osteoporosisDisease weakening skeletal structure
whole grains
Kernels with bran, germ, endosperm
cereals · wheat bran · rice bran · soybeans · lentils · chickpeas · almonds · sesame seeds · oats · corn
chelation
Chemical metal-ion capture
- hydrolysisWater-induced bond cleavage
- phosphorylationPhosphate group attachment process
- molecular structureArrangement of atoms in compound
soaking
Completely saturated with liquid
- sproutingSeeds beginning growth
- fermentationMicrobial sugar conversion
- germinationSeed's initial growth phase
leavening · milling · cooking · food preparation · traditional methods · bread making · malting · bioprocessing
cancer prevention
Reducing malignancy risk
- kidney stonesMineral formations in organs
- neuroprotectionSafeguarding neurons from damage
- anti-inflammatoryInflammation-reducing agent