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Acceptability of black beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) fortified with iron microparticlesThis study aimed to evaluate the acceptability of black beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) fortified with iron micro particles, to be further used in the prevention and control of iron-deficiency anemia. Three samples of stewed black bean were prepared: 1) no addition of microencapsulated ferrous sulfate (control); 2) 5 mg of iron were added to each serving spoon of beans; and 3)10 mg of iron added to each serving spoon of beans. A 5-point hedonic scale was used to evaluate the attributes. The samples from the control and the treatment with 5 mg iron/serving spoon had better acceptance, but there was a little difference when the 5mg/serving was compared with the 10 mg/serving. The high acceptability by the sensory panelists indicates that the fortification of black beans with microencapsulated iron is viable and that it can be used to prevent and control iron-deficiency anemia.