What Are Iron Enriched Foods?
Iron enriched foods are foods with an iron content that has been enhanced by adding iron during processing. Grains, such as those used to make bread and pasta, are commonly enriched with not only iron, but an array of dietary nutrients. Enrichment is done to ensure that people have adequate access to the dietary nutrients they need. Nutrient deficiencies are of special concern for people who experience food insecurity and as a result, many low-cost foods heavily utilized by people in poverty are enriched by government mandate to prevent deficiencies.
