Nutrition Improvement Program. NutriRice hot extrusion technology a breakthrough in rice fortification

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1 Nutrition Improvement Program NutriRice hot extrusion technology a breakthrough in rice fortification

2 02 Rice fortification is an effective way to improve public health in populations whose staple diet consists mainly of rice.

3 Nutritional deficits span the globe Unfortunately, despite great progress in understanding and applying basic nutritional principles, deficiencies of essential micronutrients can still be found in every corner of the world. And we not only find them where they might be expected, in low-income countries where food is scarce and hunger persists. Dietary imbalances mean that micronutrient deficiencies are even found where food is plentiful. Take rice, for example. It is the major staple food for millions of individuals, providing more than a fifth of the world s food calories. In Asia people eat about 150 kg of rice annually. But this rice has been milled, and milling causes most of the valuable micronutrients in rice kernels to be lost. When the food we eat lacks essential micronutrients it gives rise to a condition known as hidden hunger. Food fortification the addition of vitamins and minerals to a staple food is a safe and efficient way to improve nutritional status and health and prevent hidden hunger, without trying to make people change their dietary habits. The technology is well developed and economical: it costs only a few cents annually to add the required amounts of micronutrients to an individual s diet. Food fortification is probably the most cost-effective way to eliminate micronutrient malnutrition and reduce the associated burden on health-care systems and increase productivity. At DSM s Nutrition Improvement Program we have extensive experience in fortifying staple foods, especially rice. As well as offering scientific and technical support, our global team can assist you with the regulatory expertise you need to kick-start your rice fortification project. Milling losses of some vitamins and minerals in 200g rice % RNI for women as per WHO Iron 5 73 Niacin Folic Acid Vitamin B1 Raw Rice Milled Rice 03

4 Improving nutrition through rice fortification Fortifying rice is not a straightforward process. Adding micronutrients is not the problem the difficulty is making them stay where they are needed, even when the rice is soaked and rinsed prior to cooking. An important advance was made with the development of reconstituted, fortified rice kernels which could be added to regular rice. Unfortunately, these kernels looked slightly different so that consumers often saw them as impurities, and removed them. To overcome such difficulties, DSM and our process-engineering partner Buhler have developed a new reconstituted kernel production method with encapsulated micronutrients using an innovative hot extrusion process. The fortified kernels look, taste and behave exactly like normal rice, and the nutrients embedded in the kernels are efficiently protected from external influences during washing and cooking. The process uses low-cost broken rice as raw material, and the appearance and texture, as well as the nutrient content of the kernels, can be adapted to the specific requirements of target consumer groups. The resulting product offers excellent physical stability, with minimal loss of added nutrients during storage, washing and cooking. To guarantee the right intake of vitamins and minerals for good health, NutriRice fortified kernels are mixed with regular rice in a ratio of 0.5 2%. NutriRice is therefore a better source of essential micronutrients than rice fortified by any other method. NutriRice looks, tastes and cooks exactly like ordinary rice. The fortified kernels deliver the added micronutrients to the consumer as intended. The kernels can be customized in shape, color and micronutrient composition. NutriRice production Rice flour is mixed with micronutrients Rice mill Rice processing Rice kernel is formed via hot extrusion Regular rice NutriRice Regular rice mixed with NutriRice in a ratio of 0.5 2%. 04

5 Proven effectiveness Better performance at the Dandelion Middle School, Beijing The children of 600 migrant workers attend the Dandelion Middle School in Beijing, some of them as resident pupils. In 2008, as part of a pilot project, all pupils at the school were given NutriRice for a period of eight months. Their food was also supplemented with soy sauce enriched with iron and oil enriched with vitamin A. The Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which is investigating the potential for enriched staple foods to improve the critical nutritional status of certain disadvantaged population segments, provided start-up help for the project. Before the trial, all pupils were given a physical examination. The Chinese CDC diagnosed general malnutrition: especially prominent were anemia, vitamin A deficiency and vitamin B-complex deficiency. The children were also found to be severely deficient in zinc, an important trace element without which growth is impeded. The intervention achieved a marked reduction in vitamin B1 and vitamin B2 deficiency. Further, we were able to significantly increase the amount of iron-containing proteins in the red blood cells. This manifested itself in the children s increased capacity to memorize and their ability to concentrate. In sports, too, teachers noticed a marked improvement. The children s physical strength and stamina increased substantially, as did performance levels in general. During the eight-month trial period at the Dandelion Middle School the effects of malnutrition were reduced by 50 percent, thus raising the pupils general nutritional status to the average urban level. Efficacy trial in Bangalore, India In a poor urban setting in Bangalore, India, DSM collaborated with the St. John s Research Institute to conduct a trial to study the effects of NutriRice on school children aged 6-12 years. After six months the positive impact of NutriRice was clearly evident. Specifically, the children s B-vitamin status had improved significantly and there was an improvement in physical performance, particularly physical endurance, among the children who consumed NutriRice. 05

6 Joint forces NutriRice is a joint innovation of two global leaders based in Switzerland. DSM Nutritional Products is the world s leading supplier of vitamins, carotenoids and other fine chemicals to the feed, food, pharmaceutical and personal care industries. The business has a long tradition as a pioneer in the discovery of new products, new formulations and attractive applications for all industry segments. DSM Nutritional Products has 52 offices and 11 premix plants worldwide. DSM is the only integrated premix, vitamin and nutraceutical manufacturer capable of creating and delivering tailor-made formulations to you anywhere. Add in our extensive scientific expertise, technical knowhow, global presence and product safety and quality assurance for your total peace-of-mind. In recent years, quality assurance, traceability and sustainability have gained further importance in the food and feed industry. Historically, DSM has adhered to the highest standards in this area, and is recognized as an industry leader by customers and regulatory authorities. Quality assurance, traceability and sustainability come at a cost. They are embedded in operating procedures, facilities, environmental and microbiological control, calibration and validation. Quality is more than systems, human resources and investment. It is a commitment and a mindset created throughout many generations of industrialization. With all this in mind, DSM created Quality for Life. Buhler is a global leader for the supply of process engineering solutions, especially production technologies for making foods and engineering materials. Buhler is a leader in the field of mechanical and thermal process engineering such as grinding, blending and mixing, thermal treatment and shaping for processing cereal grains and foods, producing and upgrading engineering materials, and for die casting. Buhler collaborates closely with its customers throughout the life cycles of their production plants by generating new added value for their products in order to improve their performance in terms of productivity and competitiveness. Buhler is specialized in the supply of industrial rice processing systems. Buhler s competence is applied to every stage of processing involved in the production of fortified rice: from grinding, blending, conditioning, extrusion and drying through to sifting, storage and packing. Buhler is present in over 140 countries and employs some 6,600 people. 06

7 Unlocking human potential DSM s Nutrition Improvement Program (NIP) aspires to be your partner of choice in the global fight against hidden hunger. We offer nutritious, safe and affordable solutions tailored to the needs of local communities in the developing world, with a special focus on women and children. NIP responds to the challenges of improving nutrition in three ways: We develop products for specific target groups and needs Micronutrients to improve the quality of nutrition are needed across a broad spectrum of situations, from emergency relief following natural disasters to long-term health and welfare improvement strategies such as school-feeding programs. In collaboration with organizations and industry partners we support and develop sustainable solutions that meet the specific micronutrient requirements of diverse target groups. We support staple food fortification programs Staple food fortification provides important micronutrients without necessitating a change in the dietary habits of a population. A well designed and properly managed food fortification program is one of the most cost-effective strategies available for improving public health in a sustainable way. NIP has not only the scientific and technical know-how, but also the necessary experience of establishing regulatory systems and bringing products to market to support all forms of fortification programs. We develop new sustainable and inclusive business models Strengthening the food supply chain is a very effective way to raise living and nutrition standards in developing countries. We work intensively with local companies and other organizations on local solutions to bring top-quality, nutritious and tasty products to market. With the support and advice of our local partners we can ensure these products are aspirational, affordable and accessible to low income groups at the so-called Base of the Pyramid. DSM s Nutrition Improvement Program offers a wide spectrum of solutions to the challenges of hidden hunger. Our products are designed to meet the very diverse needs of communities all over the world. 07

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