Publication: Howe, J., Maziya-Dixon, B., & Tanumihardjo, S. (2009). Cassava with enhanced β-carotene maintains adequate vitamin A status in Mongolian gerbils (Meriones unguiculatus) despite substantial cis-isomer content. British Journal of Nutrition, 102(3), 342-349. doi:10.1017/S0007114508184720
https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/british-journal-of-nutrition/article/cassava-with-enhanced-carotene-maintains-adequate-vitamin-a-status-in-mongolian-gerbils-meriones-unguiculatus-despite-substantial-cisisomer-content/EC78CBCF7EE0F61EF7B1270F3FC0A6AD

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

• In animal

Food products

• Boiled food