Fortification is the addition of key vitamins and minerals such as iron, iodine, zinc, and vitamins A and D to staple foods such as rice. Pic for representation

As per the National Family Health Survey, almost 50 per cent of women and children in India suffer from anaemia. To address such issues, for the first time, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), has made imprinting of the +F logo to identify fortified foods mandatory.