by Anna Zhenchuk | Aug 27, 2018 | Company News, Food Fortification
Maize is the most popular staple food in Tanzania. It is also an excellent vehicle to deliver vital micronutrients to vulnerable populations. Sanku has undertaken this challenge and is today providing fortification technology and support to over 100 maize millers in...
by Anna Zhenchuk | Jul 14, 2017 | Food Fortification
Published on 14th July 2017 In efforts to reduce iron deficiency in populations, governments are increasingly choosing iron sodium ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (NaFeEDTA) as the form of iron to be added to wheat and maize flour (1). This form of iron is highly...
by Anna Zhenchuk | Mar 16, 2016 | Food Fortification
By Dr. Anna Zhenchuk, published on 16th March 2016 Iron deficiency is the most common nutrient deficiency Iron deficiency is the most common cause of anemia and most widespread nutritional disorder, affecting about 1.6 billion people globally, predominantly preschool...
by Anna Zhenchuk | Mar 3, 2016 | Company News, Food Fortification, Food Testing
Published on 3rd March 2016 Monitoring is key to the success of food fortification programs It is estimated that vitamin A deficiency (VAD) affects nearly 150 million children worldwide, predominantly in developing countries. Fortification of edible oils has been...