Zinc Wheat - Mexico

Publication: Rosado, J. L., Hambidge, K. M., Miller, L. V., Garcia, O. P., Westcott, J., Gonzalez, K., … Krebs, N. F. (2009). The Quantity of Zinc Absorbed from Wheat in Adult Women Is Enhanced by Biofortification. The Journal of Nutrition, 139(10), 1920–1925. https://doi.org/10.3945/jn.109.107755
https://academic.oup.com/jn/article/139/10/1920/4670318
Crop released?: Yes
Crop being tested?: No
Priority of crop in the country: Medium
Priority of the crop producction in the country: Medium
Priority of the crop consumption in the country: Medium
Priority of the micronutrient deficit in the country: Low
Country where the study/ analisis was conducted:
Food product or intermediate product origin: Mexico
Crop origin: Mexico

Study: Absorption / Bioaccessibility / Bioavailability / Bioconversion / Bioefficacy

Food state: Final product
Food products
  • Flour
  • Tortilla