Sentences with phrase «called oxalic acid»

Spinach contains high amounts of a chemical called oxalic acid, which may contribute to bladder and kidney stones that can cause serious problems for your cat.

Spinach one of the more nutritious vegetables, being high in vitamins and minerals, especially Vtamin C. However, it also (like other dark leafy greens) contains an anti-nutrient called oxalic acid.

Not exact matches

As you look through these and the others in the round - up, you'll see that almost none of them call for steaming the spinach before using in the dish, as we discussed one should do to reduce oxalic acid.

The irritant to the tissues is called calcium oxalate which is a calcium salt of oxalic acid.