Fortification
What it is
Fortification is the addition of nutrients to foods to increase their nutrient content.
What it does
It can help supply specified nutrients through commonly eaten foods.
Research context and ingredient forms
Definitions overlap with enrichment in some standards; the actual added nutrients and amounts matter.
Using this information
Check the label for the specific nutrient contribution. Fortified does not mean that every nutrient is present or that the food alone completes a diet.
Scientific Research & References
- Fortification of Food with Micronutrients
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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