fytihapot
Fytihapot, or phytic acids and phytates, refer to a family of inositol phosphates found in plants. The principal compound is myo-inositol hexakisphosphate (IP6). These compounds are abundant in seeds, grains, legumes, nuts, and oilseeds, where they serve as a phosphorus storage form for the germinating seed. In foods, fytihapot occur as phytic acid or as salts with minerals such as calcium, magnesium, and potassium.
In nutrition, phytic acid can affect mineral bioavailability by chelating multivalent minerals like iron, zinc, calcium,
Phytates also exhibit antioxidant properties and can act as natural chelators in food systems, influencing texture
Overall, fytihapot are a notable component of plant-based diets with both nutritional limitations and potential benefits.