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This presentation discusses various anti-nutritional factors found in foods and how they can interfere with nutrient absorption. It covers trypsin inhibitors, goitrogens, lathyrogens, haemagglutinins, cyanogenic glycosides, saponins, tannins, favism, lectins, phytates, and oxalates. Various toxins produced by algae, fungi, bacteria are also discussed. The presentation concludes with methods to reduce anti-nutritional factors such as germination, fermentation, soaking, and decortication of grains.























