HighlightsMalnutrition is a major challenge worldwide associated with diets rich in cereals.Durum wheat is important source of calories and protein in developing countries.A modified scale-down method to quantify phytate was validated.46 durum varieties were analyzed for Fe, Zn and phytate (bioavailability) content.Variation was detected for Phy:Fe (12.1–29.6) and Phy:Zn (16.9–23.6) molar ratios.
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