MICRONUTRIENT PREMIX
Wheat Flour Premix
Wheat is one of the most widely consumed cereal grains that are produced worldwide; wheat flour is consumed in a range of forms that includes breads, biscuits, pastas, cakes, wafers and extruded products such as Noodles. Fortification of this staple offers a great deal to consumers, satisfying caloric requirements as well as alleviating the problem of hidden hunger.
Maize Flour Premix
The growing centralization of maize milling, its world-wide consumption, and the simplicity of the fortification technology make this vehicle a good choice for nutritional intervention. Overall stability of micronutrients in fortified maize flour stored at room temperature is good.
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Milk and Milk Products
MILK – Nature’s most nearly perfect food. Besides protein and fat, dairy products provide a wide range of micronutrients, such as fat-soluble vitamins and calcium. However, most of these nutrients are lost during High temperature processing, which is why dairy fortification is important. Milk and milk powders are commonly fortified with vitamins A and D3. Both liquid and powder premixes are available from Hexagon Nutrition.
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MICRONUTRIENT PREMIX (MNPs)
What are micronutrient powders?
Micronutrient powders, also known as MNPs, are one-gram sachets that contain essential vitamins and minerals. This powder is sprinkled onto food just before consumption. When properly made, MNPs do not greatly affect the taste of food and are an effective way to increase the fortification of basic food. A micronutrient powder can provide essential micronutrients to those who are suffering from micronutrient deficiencies.
What is a multiple micronutrient powder?
A multiple micronutrient powder is a MNP that has additional micronutrients added to the mix. For example, a MNP specifically targeted at anemia prevention may contain five micronutrients. MNPs that aim to have a broader impact may include ten or more vitamins and minerals.
How Micronutrient Powders are usually distributed?
Micronutrient powders are often used as a part of government initiatives, large research projects or other projects from international NGOs focused on nutrition. Researchers and project managers contact a micronutrient powder manufacturer with the requested formulation. Certain formulations such as Sprinkles may be ready for immediate application. Custom formulations may take some time to create. Once the desired formulation and quantities are fixed, the micronutrient powder supplier will pack the powder into one-gram sachets. These sachets can then be distributed among the target population according to the project guidelines.
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Are micronutrient powders governed by any organization?
UNICEF and WHO both have certain manufacturing standards for micronutrient powders, but you should also make sure that the supplier you have contacted has GMP, ISO, and other relevant certifications for their manufacturing practices.
Hexagon Nutrition has been supplying universities, governments, and NGOs with micronutrient powders since 1991. We are proud to have been a part of very successful projects that have made a positive difference in the world of nutrition.
Contact us to learn how we can help you with your project.