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The purpose of the product is to indicate the presence or absence of iodine in salt fortified with potassium iodate (KIO3). A coloured reaction will indicate the presence or absence of iodine. The colour observed after adding the test solution is compared to the colour on the range chart. The reaction colour is visible within one minute Semiquantitative and qualitative field test kits for iron determination in fortified salt have been developed and tested. These kits could be useful in quality control of fortification of salt in small salt‐production facilities and in the field, particularly in developing countries. BACKGROUND Rapid, qualitative fortified rice assays are currently used by fortified kernel producers and pilots/programs that distribute fortified rice. However, many of these Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are not documented for non‐laboratory use, and require adaptation for use in the field, as may be the case in regulatory monitoring settings.

Analyzing the iron content of flour determines whether the required level of iron is present in fortified flour, which is critical to the success of a flour fortification program. Several analytical methods are available for determining the level of iron in flour ranging from simple rapid tests to ones that require sophisticated instruments. (1) Wheat flour fortification is a safe and effective means of improving public health. (2) Fortified wheat flour is an excellent vehicle for adding nutrients to the diet as wheat flour is commonly consumed by all people. (3) Cost effective method to prevent nutritional deficiencies. (4) During milling of wheat, nutrient losses take place. Fortification helps in adding back these nutrients. (5) Iron, Folic acid and.