Zinc — What It Is, What It Does, Indian Food Sources

Mineral BlendIn both flavours
How KABO describes it“Bioavailable minerals for bones, energy, immunity & metabolism”
Zinc

What it actually is

A trace mineral with no meaningful storage depot in the body, which means a steady daily supply matters more than for most nutrients.

What it does in the body

Contributes to normal immune function, to the maintenance of normal skin, hair and nails, to normal cognitive function, and to fertility and reproduction.

Where else to get it

Pulses, whole grains, seeds, nuts; oysters and meat are the densest sources.

Worth knowing in IndiaPhytates in unsoaked pulses and grains bind zinc and reduce absorption — a real consideration on a predominantly vegetarian diet.

In the formula

Soaking, sprouting and fermenting pulses breaks phytates down. This is one of the reasons idli batter is fermented in the first place.

Also in Mineral Blend

KABO does not publish a milligram-by-milligram breakdown of every micronutrient, so this page describes what the ingredient is and what it is needed for rather than how much of it a serving contains. The full ingredient list is printed on every pack and set out at kabo.co.in/pages/ingredients. This is general nutrition information, not medical advice — if you are pregnant, managing a medical condition or taking medication, talk to your doctor before changing what you take.