Global need for nutrients Everything you need to know about fortified rice
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| Publisher | Milling & Grain |
| Year of publication | 2021 December |
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| Medium | Digital |
| Edition | 1 |
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| Scope & content | By DSM, The Netherlands Rice kernels can be fortified with several micronutrients, such as iron, folic acid and other B-complex vitamins, vitamin A and zinc. Size, shape and color of fortified kernels can be adapted to local needs. Fortified rice cooks, tastes, and looks the same as ordinary rice. A global need for nutrients. Fortification itself is not a new concept. It has served as a popular method of improving public health for more than 90 years. While over 30 percent of industrially milled wheat flour and almost half of industrially milled maize flour is fortified worldwide, efforts to fortify rice are relatively new. About one percent of industrially milled rice is fortified. Due to the growing pool of scientific evidence supporting the positive nutritional effects of rice fortification, it is expected to see substantial growth. Rice fortification presents an opportunity to reach hundreds of millions of people in parts of the world where rice is the most commonly consumed grain. Read more about: Filling the nutrient gap Methods of making rice more nutritious post-harvest Benefits of fortification & beyond Low cost Consistency for consumers Market differentiation for brands Reducing micronutrient deficiencies for governments and schools Case study: fortification in practice |
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