Publication: Kodkany, B. S., Bellad, R. M., Mahantshetti, N. S., Westcott, J. E., Krebs, N. F., Kemp, J. F., & Hambidge, K. M. (2013). Biofortification of Pearl Millet with Iron and Zinc in a Randomized Controlled Trial Increases Absorption of These Minerals above Physiologic Requirements in Young Children. The Journal of Nutrition, 143(9), 1489–1493. https://doi.org/10.3945/jn.113.176677
https://academic.oup.com/jn/article/143/9/1489/4571622

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: Top

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

Study: Absorption / Bioaccessibility / Bioavailability / Bioconversion / Bioefficacy

Food state: Final product

Process / Model

• Human
• Milling

Food products

• Porridge
• Flat breads