Studies on Phytic Acid in the Cereals and Cereal Products Produced in Japan.(Part. 2)

On the Phytic Acid Contents of Several Cereals and Cereal Products

Abstract

Three varieties of wheat produced in various parts of Japan, several brands of wheat flour made in two of the largest milling factories in Japan and several samples of bread made in Sendai and Tokyo were analyzed on their phytic acid content.The values of wheat flour were fairly different among different brands.
The phytic acid contents of buckwheat and several kinds of noodle were also analyzed, indicating considerably high values.