A systematic review of micronutrient retention after processing of foods biofortified with provitamin A or minerals (iron and/or zinc) enabled the creation of an online, interactive dashboard that helps users to choose suitable food processing methods for maximal micronutrient retention.
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This is a summary of: Huey, S. L. et al. A systematic review of the impacts of post-harvest handling on provitamin A, iron and zinc retention in seven biofortified crops. Nat. Food https://doi.org/10.1038/s43016-023-00874-y (2023).
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Biofortified foods show variable micronutrient retention depending on post-harvest handling. Nat Food 4, 1035–1036 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s43016-023-00887-7
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