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Preparation of a calcium-phytate solution

To prepare a calcium-phytate solution, phytic acid (inositol hexaphosphate) is one main ingredient. Chemical suppliers provide phytic acid (Inositol hexaphosphate), in different concentrations; 40% or 50% solutions are most common. A calcium-phytate solution can be prepared in two ways:

Instruction: Preparation of a calcium-phytate solution (pdf)