Publication: O. Phorbee, I. Olayiwola and S. Sanni, "Bioavailability of Beta Carotene in Traditional Fermented, Roasted Granules, Gari from Bio-Fortified Cassava Roots," Food and Nutrition Sciences, Vol. 4 No. 12, 2013, pp. 1247-1254. doi: 10.4236/fns.2013.412159.
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Crop released?: Yes
Crop being tested?: No
Priority of crop in the country: Top
Priority of the crop producction in the country: Top
Priority of the crop consumption in the country: Top
Priority of the micronutrient deficit in the country: Medium

Country where the study/ analisis was conducted: Nigeria
Food product or intermediate product origin: Nigeria
Crop origin: Nigeria

Study: Absorption / Bioaccessibility / Bioavailability / Bioconversion / Bioefficacy

Food state: Final product

Process / Model

• Fermentation
• Roasting
• In animal

Food products

• Gari