Phytase Activity of Lactic Acid Bacteria Isolated from Dairy and Pharmaceutical Probiotic Products

Phytate, the major storage form of phosphorus in plant seeds, can form insoluble complexes with minerals such as iron, zinc and calcium thus reducing their bioavailability. Phytase enzymes are often used to upgrade the nutritional quality of phytate-rich foods and feeds such as grains. The phytate-d...

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Main Authors: Zohreh Khodaii, Mahboobeh Mehrabani Natanzi, Mohammad Hassan Naseri, Mahdi Goudarzvand, Hillary Dodson, Anna M. Snelling
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Alborz University of Medical Sciences 2013-01-01
Series:International Journal of Enteric Pathogens
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Online Access:http://enterpathog.abzums.ac.ir/PDF/ijep-1-9359.pdf