Nutritional characteristics of biofortified common beans
Iron and zinc deficiency can cause anemia and alterations in the immune response and impair work capacity. To minimize this problem, biofortification has been developed to improve and/or maintain the nutritional status of the population. Beans are an important source of carbohydrates, proteins, and...
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Sociedade Brasileira de Ciência e Tecnologia de Alimentos
2014-09-01
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Series: | Food Science and Technology |
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