What is Food fortification?

Food Fortification?

• Food fortification or enrichment is the process of adding micronutrients i.e. essential trace elements and vitamins into the food.

• It is an integrated approach to prevent micronutrient deficiencies and complements other approaches to improve health and nutrition.

• Food fortification does not require changes in existing food habits and patterns nor individual compliance.

• It does not alter characteristics of food and is socio-culturally acceptable.

• It can be introduced quickly and can produce nutritional benefits and improve health of people in a short period of time. It also safe and cost effective.

• This enrichment process has proven as an effective strategy to meet the nutritional needs of a large number of people across various sections of the society, including the poor and underprivileged, pregnant women and young children.