Saudi Journal of Engineering and Technology (SJEAT)
Volume-3 | Issue-03 | 183-187
Original Research Article
Stability of Micronutrients (Vitamin A, Iron And Iodine) Content in Fortified Rice
Wisnu C, Ikrawan Y, Yuliani S, Diki N
Published : March 30, 2018
Abstract
More than 2 billion people in the world today suffer from micronutrient
deficiencies caused largely by a dietary efficiency of vitamins and minerals. The
public health importance of these deficiencies lies upon their magnitude and their
health consequences, especially in pregnant women and young children, as they
affect fetal and child growth, cognitive development and resistance to infection.
Although people in all population groups in all regions of the world may be affected,
the most widespread and severe problems are usually found amongst resource poor,
food insecure and vulnerable households in developing country. Some efforts that
have been done to solve the problem such as micronutrient fortification in rice,
because it is the staple food consumed by more than 90% Indonesia’s population. The
objectives of this research were determined and evaluated the stability of
micronutrient level during rice fortification and cooking. The results showed that
micronutrients decreased during rice fortification and cooking. The raw-fortified rice
contained 38.52 - 59.91mg/L of iodine, 0.92-1.79mg/L of vitamin A and15.64 -
48.39 mg/L of iron depending on the concentration of the coating material used.
After cooking, the fortified rice contained 3.00- 3.93mg/L of iodine,0.43 - 1.0 mg/L
of vitamin A and 12.92-19.66 mg/lof iron. The levels of micronutrients,
although experienced significant losses, still meet the daily needs according to the
Regulation of World Health Organization.