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In detail, the legislation requires that manufacturers add up to 0.7 milligrams of folic acid per poundand that the wet dough products contain up to 0.4 milligrams per pound. Additionally, nutritional labels must clarify the addition of the nutrient, in accordance with the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act.
The driver of the measure, Joaquin Arambulahe said to CalMatters: “Food is the best way for our communities to receive folic acid.” before they get pregnant.” And he added: “Often, the prenatal vitamins we give to pregnant women arrive too late.”
What is folic acid to be added to tortillas
Folic acid is a synthetic form of vitamin B9which is essential for the body produce and repair DNAas well as to synthesize new cells. This is crucial during rapid growth stagessuch as pregnancy and fetal development. It is highly recommended by specialists to prevent birth defects.
In dialogue with CalMatters, Dr. Megan Jones explained that she sees many high-risk pregnancies among Latina farmworkers. “We just had two babies with spina bifida in the last six months, they came one after the other. It’s not like I’m saying this is something we see every month, but a neural tube defect is a big problem,” he explained.
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