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What is fortification in the context of food quality control?
The addition of nutrients (Vit, minerals) prior to processing to foods from which they were absent or only present in too little amounts.
How does fortification contribute to preventing deficiency diseases?
The addition of micronutrients to staples and condiments can prevent largescale deficiency diseases.
What is enrichment in the context of food quality control?
The addition of micronutrients to a food after processing which are lost during processing.
Give an example of fortification in response to an economic crisis or wartime.
Calcium added to flour due to lowered dairy consumption in Europe during World War 2.
What is the concern about phytates in the context of fortification?
Phytates can bind to certain dietary minerals including iron, zinc, manganese, and calcium, and reduce their absorption.
Study Notes
Fortification and Enrichment in Food Quality Control
- Fortification is the process of adding micronutrients to staple foods to prevent deficiency diseases in a population.
- Fortification contributes to preventing deficiency diseases by ensuring that the food supply provides adequate amounts of essential vitamins and minerals.
- Enrichment is a type of fortification that involves adding back nutrients lost during food processing, such as refining flour or rice.
Example of Fortification in Crisis Situations
- During World War II, the UK government fortified bread with calcium and iron to combat widespread malnutrition.
Concerns about Phytates in Fortification
- Phytates, naturally occurring compounds in plant-based foods, can inhibit the absorption of micronutrients added through fortification, reducing its effectiveness.
- Phytates can bind to minerals like iron, zinc, and calcium, making them unavailable for absorption by the body.
Learn about food fortification and enrichment in Dr. Ahmed Y Ameen's lecture on food quality control theory. Understand the addition of nutrients to improve the nutritional quality and prevent deficiency diseases.
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