Post-harvest food fortification

This solution was shared by Beatriz Neves , 11 April 2022

Print date: 26 October 2023 13:29

Description of the innovative solution

Biofortification Convenient processing Staple food Accountability mechanism Postharvest technology Big data Monitoring/Surveillance

Grains, such as corn, wheat, and rice -- known as staple grains -- are the foundation of diets in low-income communities in developing and emerging economies. During the milling process, staple grains are grinned and crushed and loose various nutrients essential to human health. A reliable source of micronutrients is required for optimal dietary requirements. This innovation proposes fortifying staple crops through IT- enabled micro-feeders for fortification directly during the milling process. This solution could enable families who bring their own grains for milling to have direct access to fortified micronutrients, and would further increase the nutrient density of local diets. In addition, the IT integration could enable real-time data and enhanced monitoring of fortification to ensure surveillance.

Supply chain segment

Processing and packaging Consumers

Maturity level

Moving to scale

Criteria

Food quality Food availability

SDG target

SDG 2: Zero Hunger SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being SDG 10: Reduced Inequality SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production

Context

Urban Peri-urban Rural

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