phytic
Adjective
Meaning
phytic (not comparable)
Relating to phytic acid or its derivatives
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Examples
Does chestnut contain phytic acid?
Quinoa and flax are not grasses, they’re still seeds though, they might contain lectins and phytic acid, but couscous is cracked wheat!
If i peel my soaked almonds before making almond milk am i free of worries re phytic acid in the milk?
It’s because it breaks down the phytic acid that is on the grains, which unlocks healthy minerals otherwise trapped in there, plus phytic acid is a chelator robbing the body of minerals.
Coconut has phytic acid, but mainly in the form of a salt, i.e., sodium phytate, potassium phytate, etc. Phytic acid salt, aka phytate, does not have the chelating power of free phytic acid.
I read a few days ago – in passing, I don’t recall where – that phytic acid might be useful in preventing Alzheimers disease.