Iron (Fe) and Zinc (Zn) deficiency, which result in the weakening of immune function and impairing growth anddevelopment is widespread in the world reported that polished rice contains an average of only 2 mg kg-1 Fe and 12 mg kg-1 Zn whereas the recommendeddietary intake of people for Fe and Zn is 10-15 and 12-15 mg, respectively