The incorporation of nutritive additives into food offers several benefits. Firstly, they provide an opportunity to enhance the nutritional quality of diets, particularly in regions where access to diverse foods is limited. For instance, fortification of staple foods like flour and rice with iron and folic acid has significantly reduced the incidence of nutritional anemia in various populations worldwide.
2. Rice Flour Known for its fine particle size and low moisture content, rice flour is commonly used in spices and powdered foods to prevent caking while being gluten-free.