Rice kernels can be fortified with several micronutrients, such as iron, folic acid and other B-complex vitamins, vitamin A and zinc. Size, shape and color of fortified kernels can be adapted to local needs. Fortified rice cooks, tastes, and looks thesame as ordinary rice. A global need for nutrientsAs one of the world’s most widely consumed foods, rice plays a significant role in many diets around the globe. In low income countries, it can make up to 70 percent of an individual’s calorie intake.Although it is a great source of energy, it is a poor source of micronutrients and has a low overall nutritional value beyond carbohydrates and protein. This is because the milling process that produces white rice removes the fat, as well as the more nutrient-rich bran layers.
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机译：米粒可以添加多种微量营养素，如铁、叶酸和其他 B 族复合维生素、维生素 A 和锌。强化果仁的大小、形状和颜色可以根据当地需求进行调整。强化米饭的烹饪、味道和外观与普通米饭相同。全球对营养素的需求作为世界上消费最广泛的食物之一，大米在全球许多饮食中发挥着重要作用。在低收入国家，它可以占个人卡路里摄入量的70%。虽然它是一种重要的能量来源，但它是微量营养素的不良来源，除了碳水化合物和蛋白质之外，整体营养价值较低。这是因为生产白米的碾磨过程去除了脂肪，以及营养更丰富的麸皮层。
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