Effect of inhibitors on flour fortification: a nutritional approach
Shital A Patil1, Iranna S Udachan1, Siddharth M Lokhande2
1Department of Technology, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, India.
Abstract:
The aim of this review is to examine various aspects of flour fortification. Modern industrialization and lifestyle changes have led to a reliance on a limited variety of foods, reducing micronutrient intake and potentially affecting health. Fortification offers a cost-effective approach to address these micronutrient deficiencies and their associated health impacts. Flour, as one of the most widely consumed foods, serves a strategic role in this context. Common fortificants include water- and fat-soluble vitamins, zinc, iron, and calcium. Inhibitors can affect the bioavailability of minerals and nutrients, so selecting an appropriate dietary vehicle for fortification is important. Factors such as fiber, phosphates, oxalates, and phytates can reduce fortificant absorption and limit micronutrient uptake. Further research is therefore needed on the bioavailability of fortificants in specific dietary vehicles. Optimizing the compatibility of fortificants with food vehicles is also essential to enhance absorption. © 2025 Society of Chemical Industry.
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