Trans fats are unsaturated fats that have been processed. Eating trans fats increases the levels of ‘bad’ cholesterol and decreases the levels of ‘good’ cholesterol in the body which is a major risk factor for heart disease. It is important to lower the amounts of trans fats you eat to help you stay healthy. Trans […]
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What is an acceptable amount of sugar in an individual’s diet per day?
The World Health Organization advises that people should have no more than 10% of their caloric intake from added sugar to reduce the risk of chronic disease such as cardiovascular disease, obesity and diabetes. Indian adult should aim to keep their added sugar intake about 20-30 gm per day.
How much salt do we need in a day?
We need less than 1 gram per day. WHO recommends to eat to 5-6 gm of added salt per day, which is about a teaspoon of salt. (ICMR & WHO)
Why should we limit foods high in fat, sugar and salt?
Foods and drinks high in calories, fat, sugar and salt can negatively affect health when they make up a large proportion of what an individual eats.
What are High Fat, Sugar, Salt (HFSS) Foods?
High fat, sugar, salt (HFSS) food means a processed food product which has high levels of total fat or trans fat or added sugar or salt.
Can I use the fortified milk just as ordinary milk? Can it be kept in fridge and boiled as ordinary milk and can be used for consumption upto a week?
Yes. Fortified milk can be used as normal milk.
Can I use any utensil for cooking of fortified foods?
Yes. Any utensils can be used for cooking of fortified foods.
I have a low blood pressure. Do I need to eat less salt?
Our body needs 1 gm of salt per day. As per recommendation of WHO eating 5-6 gm of salt per day for each individual will fulfil their requirement.
Do I need to take these fortified foods daily in diet?
The choice is yours. There is no harm in taking these fortified foods daily in diet.
How does fortification affects the shelf life of a product?
Fortification has no impact on the shelf-life of a product. The vitamins and minerals have a shelf life of their own although they do become less active over time.
Does the colour, appearance, taste, texture and flavour of the food changes after fortification?
No. When deciding on the appropriate premix for food fortification, only those vitamins and minerals are considered, which will not change the appearance, taste, texture and flavour of the food. In some cases encapsulated micronutrients may be used to prevent the interaction of micronutrients with either the atmosphere or with other micronutrients. The concept is […]
What kind and what levels of vitamins and minerals are in my Fortified Product?
The micronutrients for fortification are added in the range of 30-50% of RDA for adults as prescribed by ICMR and the specific levels for each food category w.r.t each micronutrient is provided under draft operationalized FSS (Fortification of Foods) Regulations, 2016. The same is uploaded in the FSSAI’s website.
Is it safe for children and pregnant women to eat fortified foods every day?
Children, pregnant and lactating women, would especially benefit from consuming fortified foods every day as their daily requirements for vitamins and minerals are higher, to be able to support physical growth and the development of new tissues. Decades of experience in the use of fortified foods shows that it is safe for children and pregnant […]
Who do I contact for organic food certification?
APEDA under Ministry of Commerce and Industry and Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) under Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare to be contacted for certification.
Which foods are covered under FSS (Fortification of Foods) Regulation?
Staple foods such as Salt, Edible Oil, Milk, Wheat flour and Rice are presently allowed for fortification with micronutrients in specified levels.