Seven nutrients will be added to flour
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Last Update: 2008-11-03
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Source: Internet
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Author: User
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Introduction: new page 1 it is reported that after the first half of 2003, a batch of flour containing various nutrients will appear on the market It is reported that the formula of fortified flour will be 7 + L, among which "7" is the basic formula, including iron, calcium, zinc, vitamin B 1 and vitamin B 2 , folic acid, nicotinic acid, all the manufacturers of fortified flour must ensure that these seven nutrients meet the standards, so as to obtain the enhanced identification issued by the public nutrition and development center; "L" is the recommended formula, i.e vitamin A, which is not mandatory for enterprises to add, but once added, it must meet the requirements of the added amount in the formula In China, there are a large number of undernourished people due to insufficient or excessive intake of Yee It is a huge "national public nutrition improvement project" that is being launched by the center for public nutrition and development to add nutrition elements that are generally lacking and necessary to human body through daily diet as the main and auxiliary food Flour fortification is an important part of the plan According to experts from the center for public nutrition and development, food fortification has been established as an entry point for improving the nutritional status of the public in China due to its safety, convenience, economy and acceptability At present, China's "national ten year investment plan for nutrition improvement" from this year to 2012 has been fully launched YEE
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