‘Benefits outweigh risks’: Govt rejects reports about harms of fortified rice

‘Benefits outweigh risks’: Govt rejects reports about harms of fortified rice

The Union government said on Monday that rice fortified with three micronutrients (iron, folic acid and vitamin B12) for mass distribution under ongoing food schemes was nutritious and safe and called on the public not to be fooled by ” rumours” about harmful effects. “Fortified rice is nutritious and all the rumors about harmful effects … Read more

Explained: What is fortified rice, and how is it prepared?

Explained: What is fortified rice, and how is it prepared?

In last year’s Independence Day speech, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced the fortification of rice distributed under various government schemes, including the public distribution system (PDS) and midday meals in schools, by 2024. What is rice fortification? The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) defines fortification as “deliberately increasing the content … Read more