What is fortification?
• Mandatory fortification Mandatory fortification is where food manufacturers are required to add a certain vitamin or mineral to a specified food or foods. Fortifying food with vitamins and minerals is not uncommon, for example manufacturers must already add vitamin D to margarine and thiamine to wheat flour. • Voluntary fortification Voluntary fortification allows food manufacturers to choose what vitamins and minerals they want to add to food, providing they are permitted in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code. For example, GWF’s Burgen Soy and Linseed bread has been fortified with folic acid for many years voluntarily. These products are specifically developed to target consumer needs while still allowing choice.
