Who we are - Our Story
As the foremost FRK rice manufacturer in India, we pride ourselves on being among pioneers in the industry. Recognizing the critical issue of malnutrition in our country, we embarked on a mission to bridge the gap by crafting superior-quality, highly nutritious rice through advanced fortification processes.
At SPS Nutrifoods, our commitment extends beyond business – we're dedicated to combating malnutrition and making a positive impact on global health through our best-in-class fortified rice products.
Fortifying India's Future
Rice Fortification
In India, hidden hunger poses a significant challenge as rice forms a staple part
of the daily diet for many. Unfortunately, rice lacks essential vitamins and
minerals, and much of these nutrients are lost during the polishing process.
Fortifying rice with these vital nutrients is a practical solution to address this
issue without requiring drastic dietary changes.
This process, known as food
fortification, entails adding small amounts of essential vitamins and minerals to
commonly consumed staple foods. It has demonstrated success in various
countries and holds immense potential to improve the health outcomes of Indian
populations.
Buhler Fortified Rice Solution Advantage - Homogenization of Nutrients
Our facility is equipped with Buhler's Twin Screw Extrusion Technology, a globally renowned name in the extrusion industry which delivers homogenization of essential nutrients, ensuring that each kernel contains a consistent amount of vital vitamins and minerals.
This technology affords us unparalleled advantages, ensuring the production of Fortified Rice Kernels (FRKs) of superior quality that stands unmatched by any other available in the Indian market, setting a new benchmark for fortified rice products
To provide you with a sense of the enrichment levels in our FRKs:
B1 (Thiamine) - 4.49 B3 (Niacin) - 3.24
B9 (Folic acid) - 7.81 Fe (Iron) - 2.91 - 3.24
Zn (Zinc) - 3.99
These values adhere to a high standard of nutrient distribution, with a coefficient of variation (CV) of less than 10%.
The Process of Fortification
Fortification of commonly consumed staple foods is an important strategy for reducing the burden of vitamin and mineral deficiencies in a population. It has the potential to benefit almost half of the world's population as the majority of the more than three billion people who consume rice as their main staple are unlikely to have an adequate micronutrient intake.
Rice can be fortified with a wide variety of vitamins and minerals, including iron, zinc, and
vitamins A, B1 (thiamine), B3 (niacin), B6, B9 (folic acid) and B12. Rice fortification that
retains micronutrients after preparation and cooking includes a two-step process. This involves
the manufacturing of FKs containing appropriate vitamins and minerals, then blending those
FKs with milled rice to create fortified rice.
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