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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
Main Authors: Vuong, Le T, Dueker, Stephen R, Murphy, Suzanne P
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.
ISSN:0002-9165
1938-3207