INTRODUCTION Fortification with folic acid was prohibited in the Netherlands. Since 2007, a general exemption is given to fortify with folic acid up until a maximum level of 100 µg/100 kcal. This maximum level was based on a calculation model and data of adults only. The model requires parameters on intake (diet, supplements, energy) and on the proportion of energy that may be fortified. This s...

Periconceptional intake of folic acid has demonstrated to be effective to reduce the frequency of neural tube defects, and food fortification has been one of the strategies implemented to increase it. An update is herein presented on the reduced prevalence of neural tube defect cases in the post-fortification period in Argentina and an estimation of cases averted in the 2005-2013 period as a re...

Fortifying commonly eaten foods with vitamins and minerals is a recognized, effective strategy for decreasing micronutrient deficiencies at a population level. National fortification initiatives often do not impact remote communities who may be unreached by commercially produced food. In this paper, we review the innovative implementation of community based fortification of staple grains in rur...

Iron deficiency in developing countries is attributed to the bioavailability of iron derived from staple food such as grains, vegetables and legumes. Sodium iron ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (NaFeEDTA), a strong metal chelator, is one of the food additives for iron fortification and it has been used for improvement of iron deficiency in the world. However, the effect of NaFeEDTA on the absor...

With the emergence of fortified foods there is a worldwide increase in health awareness and interest in herbal alternatives. The change in outlook of consumers has encouraged the food and beverage industry to adopt fortification techniques to enhance the appeal of their products. Beverages and common foods like soups, yogurt, sauces, mayonnaise, jams, jellies, marmalades, cheese, margarine, bre...

There is good evidence that folic acid is safe and efficacious for reducing neural tube defect (NTD). All women capable of becoming pregnant should take 400 microgram daily. This can be given in the form of a daily vitamin supplement, by food fortification, or by increasing natural dietary folates. Compulsory grain fortification has been shown to reduce NTD in a population but supplementation a...

accepted by the public sector. From eradication of micronutrients deficiency diseases such as rickets, scurvy, and goiter, to prevention of child stunting, food fortification is considered one of the top priority solutions to the big challenge of nutritional deficiency among large segments of world’s population. For the private sector, there is a business case for food fortification: products w...