Rice as a vehicle for micronutrient fortification: a systematic review of micronutrient retention, organoleptic properties, and consumer acceptability.

The current practice of fortifying rice with ferric pyrophosphate provides high micronutrient stability and results in rice with organoleptic properties and consumer acceptance levels comparable to those of unfortified milled rice, although it presents challenges regarding the effect of vitamin A-fortified rice on vitamin A status.