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Bioaccessibility of some minerals in infant formulas

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Author(s):
Moraes, M. R. [1] ; do Nascimento da Silva, E. [2, 3] ; Sanches, V. L. [2] ; Cadore, S. [2] ; Godoy, H. T. [1]
Total Authors: 5
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Campinas UNICAMP, Sch Food Engn, Dept Food Sci, BR-13083862 Campinas, SP - Brazil
[2] Univ Campinas UNICAMP, Inst Chem, BR-13083970 Campinas, SP - Brazil
[3] Fed Univ Ouro Preto UFOP, Inst Exact & Biol Sci ICEB, Dept Chem DEQUI, BR-35400000 Ouro Preto, MG - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 3
Document type: Journal article
Source: JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY-MYSORE; AUG 2021.
Web of Science Citations: 0
Abstract

To guarantee the adequate intake of nutrients a variety of food supplementation (including infant formulas) has been used to ensure the nutrition of infants. Considering that the total concentration of nutrients is not enough to determine whether the food provides all the nutritional needs, the objective of this study was to evaluate the total concentration and bioaccessibility of some elements in thirty commercial infant formulas consumed in Brazil. A standardized in vitro gastrointestinal digestion method was used to obtain the soluble fraction of each mineral, which was analyzed by ICP OES after microwave oxidative digestion to obtain the bioaccessibility values. The total concentration and the bioaccessibility of the elements varied considerably according to the sample type (traditional infant formulas, formulas for infants with gastrointestinal problems, formulas for premature and soy-based). The bioaccessibility values are 3-43% (Ca), 53-97% (Cu), 35-100% (Fe), 70-114% (K), 47-90% (Mg), 52-95% (P), 31-92% (Zn). In general, the total concentration values for the elements were higher than that declared by the manufacturers, also than the current legislation as well, regarding the DRI. Although these results, it is important to emphasize that the consumption of infant formulas can provide an adequate intake of minerals for the infants. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 08/57808-1 - National Institute of Advanced Analytical Science and Technology
Grantee:Celio Pasquini
Support Opportunities: Research Projects - Thematic Grants