Mujahid Oil Refinery is a leading manufacturer of edible oils and fats based in, Industrial Estate Karachi, Pakistan. We make and market a wide range of cooking and other speciality fats under the flagship brand names. All our products are prepared under the strict supervision of qualified professionals to ensure the highest quality standards.
What is food fortification in edible oil sector in Pakistan?
Food fortification within the edible oil sector in Pakistan is nothing new. But until recently it was unreliable and inconsistent. Pakistan mandated the fortification of edible oil and ghee produced in the country with vitamin A in 1965 through the West Pakistan Pure Food Rules.
Why is cooking oil important in Pakistan?
Cooking oil is used throughout homes in Pakistan daily. It¡¯s a reliable way to deliver micronutrients into the diets of those who need it. Pakistan¡¯s 2011 National Nutrition Survey highlighted almost 70% of pregnant women and 40% of children under five were vitamin D deficient, in addition to widespread vitamin A deficiency.
Will oil fortification slow down in Pakistan?
By January 2021, 95% of Pakistan¡¯s mills were adequately fortifying their oil with the mandated amount of vitamin A and D. Supply chain data of the premix purchases suggest no indication that fortification will slow down. A rapid assessment survey reported 72% of the national population consume oil/ghee from the formal sector.