‘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