Table 2.
Nutrients added for wheat flour fortification (parts per million) a.
| Country | Iron | Zinc | Folic Acid | B12 | Niacin | Riboflavin | Thiamine | Vitamin A | Percent Flour Fortified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon | No fortification | ||||||||
| Jordan | 32.25 (ferrous sulfate) | 20 | 1 | 0.007 | 35 | 3.6 | 3.575 | 1.5 | 100% (mandatory) |
| Egypt | 30 (ferrous sulfate) | - | 1.5 | - | - | - | - | - | Unavailable |
| KSA | 36.3 (type unknown) | - | 1.5 | - | 52.9 | 3.96 | 6.38 | - | 100% (mandatory) |
| UAE | 60 (electrolyte) | - | 1.5 | - | - | - | - | - | 90% (mandatory) |
| Oman | 60 (electrolyte) | - | 1.5–2.0 | - | - | - | - | - | 89% (mandatory) |
| Bahrain | 60 (electrolyte) | - | 1.5 | - | - | - | - | - | 90% (mandatory) |
| Qatar | 60 (electrolyte) | - | 1.5 | - | - | - | - | - | 90% (voluntary) |
| Kuwait | 60 (electrolyte) | - | 1.5 | - | 52.91 | 3.96 | 6.38 | 1.5 | 100% (mandatory) |