ANALYSIS: Why experts want Nigeria to fortify seasoning cubes
The Nigeria-specific study found that, even after accounting for existing fortification programmes, vitamin B12 inadequacy affected 42 per cent of women of reproductive age and 39 per cent of children aged six to 59 months.
In 2024, Nigeria introduced voluntary standards for bouillon fortification, allowing manufacturers to add vitamin B9, vitamin B12, iron, zinc, and iodine.
There is a renewed push by nutrition and health experts to make the fortification of seasoning cubes mandatory to tackle Nigeria’s micronutrient deficiencies.
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