Fortification Basics is a joint effort of the USAID Micronutrient Programs (OMNI, MOST) and DSM Nutritional Products. The series is intended to provide in a nutshell the key issues about the fortification of staple foods to policy makers, academia, industry, and all parties involved in the elimination of micronutrient malnutrition.




Fortification basics: choosing a vehicle
Criteria for the selection of a food as a micronutrient intervention tool.
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Principles of Assay Procedures
Overview of basic methods for the determination of micronutrients in fortified foods.
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Stability
General information on the stability of micronutrients, influencing factors and overages needed to compensate losses in specific food vehicles.
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Rationale, criteria, and technology for fortification. Stability of micronutrients, quality control, fortification costs, regulatory issues and experiences of successful fortification.

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Sugar Azúcar
Wheat Flour Harina de Trigo
Milk Leche
Maize Flour / Meal Maiz
Noodles
Oils and Margarine

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