Date Published : 1 Oct 21
The UK Government has announced that folic acid is set to be added to bread and other baked products across the UK.
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Government Directive
In response to the shortage of folate (vitamin B9) in the early stages of pregnancy, which can lead to neural tube defects in the foetus, that can result in spinal conditions such as spina bifida or anencephaly.
Boris Johnson stated: “Few things are as important as a baby’s health – and folic acid-fortified flour is a quick, simple win to enhance their development. This will give extra peace of mind to parents and families, as well as helping boost the health of adults across the country.”
The government expects the change, which is subject to consultation by a review of UK bread and flour regulations. Wholemeal flour and gluten-free foods are not being subject to the mandatory fortification.
Solution
Ingredient Batching Systems have nearly 40 years of industry expertise, ensuring bakeries have the most efficient system for accurately weighing and dosing of multiple powders simultaneously to enable high production rates to be achieved.
Our unique batch weighing carousel arrangements purpose and modular design will allow for a 'minor' addition to be added to your current batch processing. From a single batch feeder to multiple units.
Our unique batch weighing carousel arrangements purpose and modular design will allow for a 'minor' addition to be added to your current batch processing. From a single batch feeder to multiple units.
Tangible Benefits
- Feeding of additives
- Multi-component dosing
- Module design
- High accuracy
- Seamless integration
- Optimised start-up and shut-down