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Magnifying the Value of Vision
 Vitamin A deficiency is the leading cause of disease and death among citizens of third world countries.The lack of Vitamin A in daily diets often leads to crippling childhood blindness and neural tube defects. To combat this deficiency, Wright has developed Vit-A-Rice®, a major breakthrough in the effort to supply Vitamin A and Folic Acid in impoverished societies worldwide.
How does Vit-A-Rice® offer value?
- Delivers adult recommended daily intake (RDI) of essential Vitamin A
- Utilizes proven rinse-resistant grain technology
- Delivers nutrients at a lower addition rate than synthetic grains
- Extremely stable under hot and moist conditions
- Designed for delivery alone or in combinations of long-grain, medium grain and second-head rice grains
- Color and bulk density is identical to natural grains, eliminating segregation when combined with unfortified grains
- Maintains nutritional value even after cooking
- Permits customization to fortification profiles required by various international food regulation and aid agencies
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