Effect of packaging material, storage conditions and processing methods of fortified maize meal on the stability of folic acid

Effect of packaging material, storage conditions and processing methods of fortified maize meal on the stability of folic acid

Neural tube defects (NTD) are a major public health concern arising from genetics, nutritional and environmental factors such as folate deficiency. Supplementation with folic acid can prevent 50–70%. Despite mandatory folic acid fortification, of maize meal in Zimbabwe little is known about the effe...

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Main Authors: Fadzai Opah Chikomba, Jane Tafadzwa Muchekeza, Shepherd Manhokwe, Nomagugu Ndlovu, Raymond Mugandani, Pepukai Manjeru
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2025-12-01
Series:Cogent Food & Agriculture
Subjects:
Folic acid stability
fortified maize meal
storage
processing
packaging material
Food Additives & Ingredients
Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/23311932.2025.2546994
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