Summary
This paper presents and consolidates the INFOGEST network's consensus position on the concept and measurement of nutrient bioaccessibility using standardised in vitro digestion methodology. It likely clarifies definitions, harmonises terminology, and addresses the conditions under which the static INFOGEST protocol is appropriate for estimating the release and potential absorption of nutrients from food. The work serves as a methodological reference for researchers conducting food composition and nutritional quality assessments.
UK applicability
The INFOGEST protocol is widely adopted by researchers in UK universities and food science institutions, making this consensus paper directly relevant to UK laboratory practice and to nutritional quality assessments of UK food products and dietary studies.
Key measures
Bioaccessibility (%) of nutrients and bioactive compounds; in vitro digestion parameters; standardised enzyme activities and pH conditions across oral, gastric, and intestinal phases
Outcomes reported
The paper reports on a consensus framework for measuring the bioaccessibility of nutrients and bioactive compounds from food matrices using standardised in vitro digestion protocols. It likely evaluates the applicability and limitations of the INFOGEST static digestion model across different food types and nutrients.
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