Iron fortification is a common strategy for addressing iron deficiency, which is a worldwide nutritional problem. Iron deficiency causes anemia in people of all ages, but children, girls, pregnant women, and lactating women are especially at risk. To combat the risk of IDA (iron-deficient anemia), iron fortification is recommended. Thus, iron powder is mixed into a variety of foods to increase their iron content. Here are some examples of foods that can be fortified with iron powder:
Foods that are fortified with iron powder
Cereals: Iron powder is added to breakfast cereals, muesli, and other cereal-based products.
Flour: Iron powder is added to flour, which is used in large quantities by people of all sections. The flour is used in making bread, biscuits, and other baked goods and is consumed all over the world.
Infant formula: Iron powder can be added to infant formula to meet the iron requirements of infants.
Beverages: Iron powder can be added to some beverages, such as fruit juices and sports drinks.
It is important to note that the efficacy of iron fortification is dependent on several factors, including iron bioavailability, food processing and storage, and dietary factors that can enhance or inhibit iron absorption. Therefore, not all iron powders are equally good for iron fortification.
ELECTRO-FINE by IMP serves as the best Iron fortifier.
Industrial Metal Powders India Pvt. Ltd., the leading manufacturer of iron powders in the world, produces ELECTRO-FINE, a world-class brand of Electrolytic Iron Powder, Reduced Iron Powder that is most suitable for food fortification. ELECTRO-FINE iron powder is the most bioavailable, viable, and cost-effective iron powder on the market. It is used by premix manufacturers, flour millers and others in over 35 nations across the world.
Electro-Fine, i.e., Electrolytic Iron Powder having High Purity – 99.5% Pure Iron.
Our ELECTRO-FINE Electrolytic Iron Powder and Reduced Iron Powder do not readily react with the food ingredients to change their colour, odour, taste, or texture. Our vacuum-packed packaging system also protects these high-purity iron powders from deterioration.
IMP has certifications, such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and FSSC 22000, for the quality of our products and services. Furthermore, our products have KOSHER, HALAL, REACH, and FSSAI certifications.
We maintain the consistency of our iron powders from batch to batch and use the appropriate systems and documentation to ensure continuous checks. Furthermore, we have a highly skilled team with supervisors who are involved in R&D projects. Additionally, we follow GMP and HACCP systems to ensure that we meet specifications for food safety, quality, and legal requirements.
Conclusion
Industrial Metal Powders India Pvt. Ltd., since 1974, has maintained the best manufacturing facility at Koregaon Bhima in Pune to produce metal powders. Our ELECTRO-FINE brand is well-known not only in India but also around the world. Thus, if you require iron powders for food fortification, contact us.
