Definition of «food constituents»

"Food constituents" refers to the basic components or ingredients that make up a particular food product. It includes substances such as proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals, which are essential for nourishment and proper functioning of our body.

Sentences with «food constituents»

People don't eat isolated fatty acids — they eat foods that are a mix of various fatty acids and other food constituents. (groundedorganic.com)
Many food constituents can inhibit iron absorption by binding it in the gastrointestinal tract. (whfoods.org)
It was the early 1990's when the first studies about resistant starch (RS) started rolling out — an exciting, recently discovered food constituent shown to lower colorectal cancer risks. (drchristianson.com)
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