Validation of Folate-Enriched Eggs as a Functional Food for Improving Folate Intake in Consumers

Functional foods enriched with folate may be beneficial as a means of optimizing folate status in consumers. We recently developed novel eggs enriched with folate through folic acid supplementation of the hen’s feed, but their potential to influence consumer folate status is unknown because the natu...

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Main Authors: Leslie Altic, Helene McNulty, Leane Hoey, Liadhan McAnena, Kristina Pentieva
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-11-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/8/12/777