ISSN:
1745-4557
Source:
Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005
Topics:
Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology
Notes:
Iron absorption from foods is dependent on the type of food consumed and other factors such as ligands which may have enhancing or inhibiting effects on iron absorption. In this study, iron (Fe2+ or Fe3+) and two organic acids (ascorbate and citrate) were added to three seafood surimis (scallops, prawns, and cod) and then subjected to simulated gastrointestinal conditions (pH 2, 4, and 6) to evaluate iron solubility. Soluble iron decreased with increasing pH in all samples and control. In cod, a combination of ascorbic and citric acid (1:2) was most effective to increase soluble iron; however, in scallops and prawns citric acid alone was best. After sequential pH and enzyme treatments, it was found that the effectiveness of iron solubilization depended primarily upon the type of seafood present and to a lesser extent the oxidation state of the iron salt.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1745-4557.1997.tb00467.x
