Publication: Petry, N., Egli, I., Gahutu, J. B., Tugirimana, P. L., Boy, E., & Hurrell, R. (2012). Stable Iron Isotope Studies in Rwandese Women Indicate That the Common Bean Has Limited Potential as a Vehicle for Iron Biofortification. The Journal of Nutrition, 142(3), 492–497. https://doi.org/10.3945/jn.111.149286
https://academic.oup.com/jn/article/142/3/492/4630877

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: Rwanda
Food product or intermediate product origin: Rwanda
Crop origin: Colombia

Study: Absorption / Bioaccessibility / Bioavailability / Bioconversion / Bioefficacy

Food state: Final product

Process / Model

• Human
• Soaking
• Boiling
• Storage

Food products

• Porridge