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Oxalic Acid

Oxalic acid is a naturally occurring organic compound found in many plants, where it exists as oxalate salts and can influence both nutritional quality and potential toxicity. Research published in New Developments in Chemistry examines oxalic acid primarily as an antinutrient factor in food systems, investigating i…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 7 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 87× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2377-2549 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Oxalic acid is a naturally occurring organic compound found in many plants, where it exists as oxalate salts and can influence both nutritional quality and potential toxicity. Research published in New Developments in Chemistry examines oxalic acid primarily as an antinutrient factor in food systems, investigating its presence across diverse plant-based materials including indigenous spices, cocoa products, curry leaves, and African eggplant. Studies have quantified oxalic acid levels in natural cocoa cake, cocoa liquor, and alkalized cocoa powders, as well as in castor seed cake used in aquaculture feed formulations. This work addresses the compound's role in mineral bioavailability, as oxalic acid can bind essential minerals like calcium and iron, reducing their absorption in both human and animal nutrition. The journal's coverage extends to phytochemical profiling of medicinal plants where oxalic acid contributes to the overall antinutrient profile, and its consideration in agricultural contexts such as pest management systems for strawberry cultivation. Understanding oxalic acid content matters for food safety assessments, nutritional optimization of traditional and processed foods, and the development of animal feeds that balance nutrient delivery with antinutritional factor management.

Research published in this journal

7 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 7 articles above have been cited 87 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in New Developments in Chemistry (ISSN 2377-2549).

Journal editorial board
Annarita Del Gatto · Italy Bharat Gurale · United States Palani ELUMALAI · United Kingdom

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