Enrichment
What it is
Enrichment commonly refers to adding back selected nutrients lost during processing.
What it does
It is related to fortification, although terminology varies by authority and food standard.
Research context and ingredient forms
Restoring selected vitamins or minerals does not necessarily restore fiber or the original food structure.
Using this information
Read which nutrients were added. Enriched flour and whole-grain flour can remain different foods despite overlapping nutrient values.
Scientific Research & References
- Preventing Micronutrient Malnutrition: Food Fortification
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Limitations: Supports the bounded definition or statement mapped to it. This source alone does not establish a food- or product-specific clinical benefit.
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