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Old 02-20-2010, 06:19 PM   #2
Laurel
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Re: Boron (Boric acid)

Boron Rich Foods - Sources of Boron ShareThis
Boron occurs in various forms in fruits, vegetables and nuts.The amount of boron is rather low (as indicated in the chart below), so these food sources are not practical sources of the recommended amount of boron.
FOOD

Almond
Apple (red)
Apricots (dried)
Avocado
Banana
Beans (red kidney)
Bran (wheat)
Brazil Nuts
Broccoli
Carrot
Cashew Nuts (raw)
Celery
Chick Peas
Dates
Grapes (red)
Boron (mg/100g)

2.82
0.32
2.11
2.06
0.16
1.40
0.32
1.72
0.31
0.30
1.15
0.50
0.71
1.08
0.50
FOOD

Hazel Nuts
Honey
Lentils
Olive
Onion
Orange
Peach
Peanut Butter
Pear
Potato
Prunes
Raisins
Walnut
Wine (Shiraz Cabernet)
Boron (mg/100g)

2.77
0.50
0.74
0.35
0.20
0.25
0.52
1.92
0.32
0.18
1.18
4.51
1.63
0.86
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