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Frequently Asked Questions

Are dried pulses rich in iron?

Dried pulses generally have a high iron content (approximately 7 mg per 100 g of beans, chick peas or dry lentils) but little of it is assimilated by the organism owing to the presence of other naturally occurring substances (phytate). Nevertheless, iron assimilation is improved when vitamin C is present in the meal (citrus fruit, parsley…).

Source: IFN

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