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Fortification
Micronutrients Commonly added to
Foods
The following minerals and vitamins are commonly added to
foods:
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Minerals
- Iodine
- Iron
- Zinc
- Calcium
- Magnesium
- Copper
- Selenium
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Vitamins
- A (Retinol)
- B1 (Thiamin)
- B2 (Riboflavin)
- B3 (Niacin)
- B6 (Pyridoxin)
- B9 (Folic Acid)
- B12
- C (Ascorbic Acid)
- D
- E (Tocopherol)
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Choice of Food Vehicles
Micronutrients are added to foods at three levels:
STAPLE FOODS such as whole grain & milled cereals, oils
& fats, sugar and salt
BASIC FOODS such as breads, biscuits, packaged cereals and
dairy products
VALUE ADDED FOODS such as condiments, beverages
convenience foods and sweets and candies
Commonly Fortified Foods
The most commonly fortified foods and associated nutrients
are:
| Food |
Nutrient |
| Salt |
Iodine, Iron, Fluoride |
| Wheat and Maize flours |
Iron, Folic Acid, B Vitamins,
Vitamin A, Zinc |
| Cooking Oils and Fats |
Vitamins A and D |
| Sugar |
Vitamin A |
| Condiments (Sauces) |
Iron |
| Milk |
Vitamins A and D, Iron |
| Complementary Foods |
Iron, Folic Acid, B Vitamins,
Vitamin A, Zinc |
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