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Plasma beta-carotene and retinol concentrations of children increase after a 30-d supplementation with the fruit Momordica cochinchiensis (gac)
Among Vietnam's indigenous fruit and vegetables, Momordica cochinchinensis (gac) fruit has been identified as having the highest beta-carotene concentration, and it is mixed with rice in a preparation called xoi gac. Vuong et al assessed this beta-carotene-rich rice preparation as a source of p...
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Published in: | The American journal of clinical nutrition 2002-05, Vol.75 (5), p.872 |
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Main Authors: | , , |
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Summary: | Among Vietnam's indigenous fruit and vegetables, Momordica cochinchinensis (gac) fruit has been identified as having the highest beta-carotene concentration, and it is mixed with rice in a preparation called xoi gac. Vuong et al assessed this beta-carotene-rich rice preparation as a source of provitamin A for children in rural Vietnam. |
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ISSN: | 0002-9165 1938-3207 |