Question

What are fortified foods?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Food fortification or enrichment is the process of adding micronutrients to food. It can be carried out by food manufacturers, or by governments as a public health policy which aims to reduce the number of people with dietary deficiencies within a population.

Answer 2

Biofortification is the breeding of crops with a high level of vitamins, minerals, proteins, and healthy fats.

This method is the most practical means to improve public health.

The major objective is

• protein content and quality

• oil content and quality

• vitamin content

• micronutrient and mineral content

For example, in 2000 the maize hybrids had twice the amount of the amino acids lysine and tryptophan, compared to the existing maize hybrids.