Uptake of Encapsulated Ferrous Fumarate Double Fortified Salt in the Public Distribution System in India: A Value Chain Analysis

Jadhav, Meena; Mannar, M.G. Venkatesh

doi:10.9745/ghsp-d-20-00448

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“…15 The color change in food cooked with DFS found to be acceptable in ideal conditions (laboratory sensory trials and efficacy studies) may present as a challenge in commercial scale-up when the quality of premix (encapsulation) and/or base salt is compromised. 16 To that extent, field application of Q 5 FS will need strict and continuous quality monitoring to be successful. As newer multiple fortified salt formulations are introduced to target multiple MNDs, these formulations must be tested for the acceptability of their sensory properties.…”

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Sensory Trial of Quintuple Fortified Salt—Salt Fortified With Iodine, Iron, Folic Acid, Vitamin B₁₂, and Zinc—Among Consumers in New Delhi, India

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Background: Micronutrient deficiencies are a cause of significant public health burden and loss of gross domestic product, especially in developing countries. Multiple fortified salt can potentially address this challenge at scale and in a cost-effective manner. Objective: This laboratory-based sensory trial evaluated the acceptability of quintuple fortified salt (Q5FS), that is, iodized salt (IS) fortified with additional 4 micronutrients: iron, folic acid, vitamin B12, and zinc. Iodized salt and double fortified salt (DFS), that is, IS fortified with iron, are used for comparison. Methods: Forty-five respondents were recruited by open invitations to the university staff and their families. Each study participant rated 10 food items each in a set of 3 identical preparations differing only in the salt used. A 5-point hedonic scale was used to rate each dish on 6 sensory attributes: appearance, color, aroma, taste, texture, and aftertaste. Finally, the dish was rated on the attribute of overall acceptability—a subjective combined score based on all sensory attributes considered together. Results: Among the 3 salt types, there was no difference in scores for the sensory attributes of appearance, aroma, taste, texture, and aftertaste, and the attribute of overall acceptability. Color in IS scored significantly higher than in Q5FS and DFS, but there was no difference between the scores of DFS and Q5FS. Conclusions: The 3 salts IS, DFS, and Q5FS are comparable to each other in all sensory properties, except for color. This study concludes that Q5FS is organoleptically acceptable under ideal conditions.

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“…Using panel data, the effectiveness of using iron-and iodine-fortified salt in school lunch meals to reduce anemia among school children was examined. After 4 years of treatment, the treated children, on average, showed higher hemoglobin levels and a lower likelihood of anemia relative to the control group (15,16). Interestingly, the intervention did not have an impact on the cognitive and educational outcomes (15,16).…”

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“…After 4 years of treatment, the treated children, on average, showed higher hemoglobin levels and a lower likelihood of anemia relative to the control group (15,16). Interestingly, the intervention did not have an impact on the cognitive and educational outcomes (15,16). Realizing the impact, long-term follow-up of early childhood health interventions is important for human capital accumulation.…”

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Field-friendly MUNNG® optima simple test kit for quick qualitative assessment of iodine and iron presence in double-fortified salt

Godbole

Gupta²,

Godbole³

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Front. Nutr.

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BackgroundData from several efficacy studies and a long-term effectiveness study have encouraged the governments to adopt a policy of providing double-fortified salt (DFS) in the Mid-Day Meal (MDM) programs in government schools across India. These envisaged food security events are likely to boost the manufacturing of DFS in a big way. Thus, it becomes pertinent to come up with a robust monitoring system involving community and field workers for quality checks. It is imperative to equip these field workers with simple testing kits (STKs) capable of qualitative detection of iron and iodine in DFS. As the consumer acceptance of foods is based on several factors including sensory characteristics, performance, convenience, cost, nutrition, and product image, a variety of iron compounds are in use for fortification. However, it becomes challenging to provide a kit that can overcome the chemical masking of iodine detection by iron compounds.ObjectivesWe aimed at (1) the development of a field-friendly STK for quick qualitative assessment of iodine and various forms of iron present in DFS, (2) to check its validity under field conditions.MethodsWe put in place reagents combined using known chemical reactions and balanced use of oxidants to overcome the problems of encapsulation and to maximize the use, by enabling reagent combination to react with all forms of iron.ResultsThe kit reagents successfully detect iodine as well as three commonly used iron fortificants in DFS. Published field trials confirmed the specificity and sensitivity of the developed kit. The simplicity and use of the kit by a field worker can be seen in the enclosed video.ConclusionThe combination of improvised kit reagents allows early detection of iron and iodine in DFS. Iron is detected in a variety of iron-containing fortifications. The provision of diluted H2O2 ensures the presence of oxygen-free radicals that enhances iodine release captured by concentrated KI making iodine detection an easy task.

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“…Given these concerns, the government must prioritize domestic production to foster the creation of premium salt that will incentivize domestic salt manufacturers to utilize it. This is particularly crucial considering the higher demand for industrial salt compared to table salt [5]. As per the Regulation of the Minister of Maritime Economy and Fisheries of the Republic of Indonesia, specifically No.…”

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Optimising Empowerment of Fostered Villages for Increased Income of Tambak Farmers in Bulu Cindea Village

Rahmi,

Syarif,

Ibrahim

et al. 2023

IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci.

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The increase in salt imports by the Indonesian government should prompt coastal communities endowed with extensive marine resources to improve their salt production, subsequently catering to the demands of the industrial sector. The primary objective of the target village empowerment program is to assess the impact of implementing geomembrane technology on the augmentation of revenue among salt producers residing in Bulu Cindea Village, located in the Pangkep Regency. The present study employed descriptive analysis and income analysis methodologies. Descriptive analysis offers a more accurate depiction of the indigenous knowledge and practices used by salt pond producers. The examination of income assesses the earnings of salt pond farmers about implementing the PDB program. The present study examined the potential enhancement of pond farmers’ income through implementing the PDB program. This was accomplished by analyzing variance, followed by a t-test, to assess the impact of salt farmers’ income on adopting geomembrane technology. The results revealed a statistically significant difference (p < 0.05) between salt farmers’ income before and after the utilization of geomembrane technology, indicating a positive effect on their overall income. The findings suggest that implementing the PDB program, specifically through geomembrane technology, can enhance the socioeconomic conditions of salt producers residing in Bulu Cindea Village.

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Uptake of Encapsulated Ferrous Fumarate Double Fortified Salt in the Public Distribution System in India: A Value Chain Analysis

Abstract: Initiating and sustaining large-scale encapsulated ferrous fumarate double fortified salt interventions in the public distribution system in India poses several challenges that can be minimized by strengthening double fortified salt value chains.

Cited by 6 publications

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Sensory Trial of Quintuple Fortified Salt—Salt Fortified With Iodine, Iron, Folic Acid, Vitamin B₁₂, and Zinc—Among Consumers in New Delhi, India

Sensory Trial of Quintuple Fortified Salt—Salt Fortified With Iodine, Iron, Folic Acid, Vitamin B₁₂, and Zinc—Among Consumers in New Delhi, India

Field-friendly MUNNG® optima simple test kit for quick qualitative assessment of iodine and iron presence in double-fortified salt

Optimising Empowerment of Fostered Villages for Increased Income of Tambak Farmers in Bulu Cindea Village

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Uptake of Encapsulated Ferrous Fumarate Double Fortified Salt in the Public Distribution System in India: A Value Chain Analysis

Abstract: Initiating and sustaining large-scale encapsulated ferrous fumarate double fortified salt interventions in the public distribution system in India poses several challenges that can be minimized by strengthening double fortified salt value chains.

Cited by 6 publications

References 20 publications

Sensory Trial of Quintuple Fortified Salt—Salt Fortified With Iodine, Iron, Folic Acid, Vitamin B12, and Zinc—Among Consumers in New Delhi, India

Sensory Trial of Quintuple Fortified Salt—Salt Fortified With Iodine, Iron, Folic Acid, Vitamin B12, and Zinc—Among Consumers in New Delhi, India

Field-friendly MUNNG® optima simple test kit for quick qualitative assessment of iodine and iron presence in double-fortified salt

Optimising Empowerment of Fostered Villages for Increased Income of Tambak Farmers in Bulu Cindea Village

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Sensory Trial of Quintuple Fortified Salt—Salt Fortified With Iodine, Iron, Folic Acid, Vitamin B₁₂, and Zinc—Among Consumers in New Delhi, India

Sensory Trial of Quintuple Fortified Salt—Salt Fortified With Iodine, Iron, Folic Acid, Vitamin B₁₂, and Zinc—Among Consumers in New Delhi, India