The expanding range of fortified foods has been
justified by the fact that recommended dietary allowances
for many nutrients are commonly not met through the
normal diet. While FF continues to be widely used, the
regulation of fortification is currently receiving more
attention than the technologies involved because there
is a legitimate fear of over-fortification as manufacturers
seek to use fortification as a marketing tool. However,
the virtual elimination of micronutrient deficiencies in
developed countries has been attributed in large part to
fortification [6]. Although it is well recognised that FF is
one of the preferred and cost-effective approaches in
combating micronutrient malnutrition, its effectiveness
in developing countries is yet to be demonstrated. One
of the limiting factors is the lack of simple and affordable
technology to fortify foods with stable and bioavailable
nutrients without compromising commonly accepted
taste and appearance [3].