Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Derived from plants; specifically, noting an organic acid found in wheat; anhydroxymethylene diphosphoric acid.
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Examples
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Bacteria, in this case, E. coli, break down a source of inositol phosphate (also called phytic acid), a phosphate storage material in seeds, to free the phosphate molecules.
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Bacteria, in this case, E. coli, break down a source of inositol phosphate (also called phytic acid), a phosphate storage material in seeds, to free the phosphate molecules.
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• Soybeans contain high amounts of phytic acid, a type of phytate and a substance that blocks the body's absorption of calcium, magnesium, copper, iron and zinc.
Craig Cooper: Soy: When It's Good, When It's Bad, And How To Tell Craig Cooper 2010
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Most of us think of gluten as the main culprit in grain sensitivities, allergies and immune system insults, but there are several other organic compounds such as raffinose, stachyose, phytic acid phytates, lectins and verbascose that are harmful irritants to humans yet well-tolerated and nourishing for ruminants.
Georgianna Donadio, MSc, Ph.D., D.C.: Rethinking Grain-Based Carbohydrates Part II Georgianna Donadio 2011
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Most of us think of gluten as the main culprit in grain sensitivities, allergies and immune system insults, but there are several other organic compounds such as raffinose, stachyose, phytic acid phytates, lectins and verbascose that are harmful irritants to humans yet well-tolerated and nourishing for ruminants.
Georgianna Donadio, MSc, Ph.D., D.C.: Rethinking Grain-Based Carbohydrates Part II Georgianna Donadio 2011
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• Soybeans contain high amounts of phytic acid, a type of phytate and a substance that blocks the body's absorption of calcium, magnesium, copper, iron and zinc.
Craig Cooper: Soy: When It's Good, When It's Bad, And How To Tell Craig Cooper 2010
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It is rich in phytic acid, the antioxidant that may prevent cancer.
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• Soybeans contain high amounts of phytic acid, a type of phytate and a substance that blocks the body's absorption of calcium, magnesium, copper, iron and zinc.
Craig Cooper: Soy: When It's Good, When It's Bad, And How To Tell Craig Cooper 2010
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It is rich in phytic acid, the antioxidant that may prevent cancer.
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Soy is a legume, which contains high amounts of phytic acid.
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