AN OVERVIEW OF IMPORTANCE OF ENRICHMENT IN FOOD PROCESSING

ABSTRACT This seminar looked at the benefits of food enrichment in food processing. Various enrichment items like vitamin A, Iron and Iodine were discussed. These will help add to the nutrients, which were absent or removed during food processing. This work also looked at the fortifying agents in salt (iodine and iron) milk and margarine (vitamin A and D), diet beverages (vitamins and minerals) among others. Food enrichment helps to treat or help prevent nutritional deficiencies and hence promote the general well being of the generality of the population.   TABLE OF CONTENT  Title pagei Approval ii Dedicationiii Acknowledgementiv Abstract vi Table of content vii
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Objectives of the project7
CHAPTER TWO Effectiveness of Food Fortifications programme8 Nutrient Stability11 Effects of processing on the stability of added  Nutrient19
CHAPTER THREE CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION  Conclusion 25 Recommendation 26 References27