Table 1.
Composition of the fortified biscuits*
| Nutrients | Amount | Nutrients | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron (ferrous fumarate), mg | 6 | Calcium (CaHPO4), mg | 150 |
| Zinc (zinc sulfate), mg | 5.6 | Cholecalciferol, IU | 74 |
| Iodine (potassium iodide), μg | 35 | Magnesium, mg | 40 |
| Vitamin A (retinyl acetate), μg RE | 300 | Selenium (sodium salt), μg | 6.8 |
| Thiamin (thiamin mononitrate), mg | 1 | Potassium (citrate), mg | 378 |
| Riboflavin, mg | 0.9 | Phosphorus, mg | 70 |
| Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), mg | 1.1 | Pantothenic acid (calcium), mg | 3 |
| Niacin (niacinamide), mg NE | 10.5 | Vitamin E (α-tocopheryl acetate), μg | 2.8 |
| Vitamin B12, μg | 1.5 | Vitamin K (α-phylloquinone), μg | 10 |
| Folic acid, μg | 120 | Biotin (d-biotin), μg | 18 |
| Vitamin C, mg | 28.4 |
*
One serving size was 30 g and provided 556.5 kJ (133 kcal). RE = retinol equivalents; NE = niacin equivalents.