The Indian government confirms the safety of fortified rice for all, including those with haemoglobinopathies like thalassemia and sickle cell anaemia. A report by the Department of Food and Public ...
Contrary to popular opinion, white rice is not devoid of nutritional benefits. When fortified (or enriched), it contains some fiber and nutrients such as B vitamins. Enriched white rice is available ...
The deficiencies are especially severe in developing countries where the major food staple is rice. To contribute to a solution of the problem we set out to genetically engineer rice toward an ...