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植酸

zhísuān
noun

Meanings

  1. 1 phytic acid
  2. 2 inositol hexaphosphate (IP6)

Examples

全谷物中含有较多的植酸。
Quán gǔwù zhōng hán yǒu jiào duō de zhísuān.
Whole grains contain relatively high amounts of phytic acid.
浸泡和发酵可以减少植酸。
Jìnpào hé fājiào kěyǐ jiǎnshǎo zhísuān.
Soaking and fermentation can reduce phytic acid.

Tips

usage
Nutrition-science term. Phytic acid binds minerals like iron and zinc, reducing their absorption — hence its label as an 'antinutrient'. Soaking, sprouting and sourdough fermentation lower phytic acid in grains and legumes.

Stroke Order

植 zhí
酸 suān