Molybdenum

Occurs naturally in food and water.

Symbol

Mo

RDI

250ug (ESADDI)

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Molybdenum is a mineral that occurs in food and water as soluble molybdates. It is a cofactor for a number of enzymes and important for metabolism of protein. Molybdenum is stable in foods.

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Veggy tip

If you’re cooking with frozen vegetables, don’t defrost them first as this will reduce the amount of vitamins available to you.