Question

Consider the following statements about 'Wheat Fortification'.
$1$. Wheat flour contains Phytic Acid.
$2$. The presence of Phytic Acid makes it difficult to fortify wheat flour with elemental iron.
Which of the given statement(s) is/are correct?

• A. $1$ only
• B. $2$ only
• C. Both $1$ and $2$
• D. Neither $1$ nor $2$

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Both $1$ and $2$

The government of India is fortifying wheat flour and rice to arrest growing anaemia among children. Wheat flour is fortified with a compound known as Sodium Iron Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid. Phytic acid is one of those compounds present in all seeds, including wheat grain. Its presence makes it difficult to fortify wheat flour with elemental iron.