Misconceptions that government-distributed fortified rice is artificial, or ‘plastic’ rice have caused fear. Additionally, there are concerns that iron-fortified foods lead to overconsumption of ...

Fortified rice is enriched with essential vitamins and minerals that may be lacking in traditional white rice. The most common nutrients added are iron, folic acid, zinc, and vitamins A and B.

iron, folic acid, iodine, and calcium. The fortified rice kernels (FRKs) are manufactured using broken rice flour with 11–12% moisture content, mixed with vitamins and minerals in their chemical ...

Consumers have to pay an additional Rs5 per kilo for the fortified rice, which is blended in Kathmandu, Surkhet, Janakpur and ...