Is food fortification effective in eradicating nutrient deficiencies in Bangladesh?
Food fortification has always been an effective and proven practice for eradicating various nutrient deficiencies in Bangladesh. This study investigated different quality parameters of three types (soybean, sunflower, and palm) of extensively consumed fortified edible oils in Bangladesh.
Are edible oils used for cooking purpose in Bangladesh?
Aims: The aim of this study is the qualitative evaluation of the edible oils that are used for cooking purpose in Bangladesh. Study Design: This study was designed for selecting a good quality edible oil among various edible oils available in the local market of Bangladesh.
What are Bangladesh Standards for vegetable oil?
Bangladesh standards Specification for vegetable oilsa. BDS 1769: 2014 (Fortified soybean oil), b. BDS 1773: 2016 (Fortified sunflower oil), c. BDS 1770: 2014 (Fortified edible palm oil), d. BDS 1886: 2014 (Fortified edible rice bran oil), e. BDS 25: 2014 Res. J. Pharmaceut.
Is there a vitamin A deficiency in edible oils in Bangladesh?
Though the Bangladesh Government passed the National Edible Oil Fortification ¡®Law¡¯ in 2013, it has been fortifying edible oils with vitamin A since 2011 [ 6 ]. Vitamin A deficiency remains a public health concern despite Bangladesh’s higher consumption rate of edible oils fortified with vitamin A.