The word ‘fortification’ means ‘a defensive wall or other reinforcement built to strengthen a place against attack’ – so what has that got to do with cereals? Well, when cereals are ‘fortified’, it means they contain added vitamins and minerals.
Fortified Cereals: What Are They & Top Fortified Options
WHAT ARE FORTIFIED CEREALS?
WHY FORTIFY CEREALS?
Foods have been fortified since the 1920s when extra nutrients were added to help make up for vitamins and minerals lacking in people’s diets or restore nutrients lost during food processing. These days, it’s easier to consume the recommended nutrient intakes by eating a balanced and varied diet. Your morning bowl of fortified cereal can be a great way to kickstart the day for you and your family.
In fact, research shows that children and adults who eat fortified breakfast cereals are more likely to get the vitamins and minerals they need in a day.
WHAT IS FORTIFIED MILK?
Of course, you can’t have cereal without milk or your milk alternative. But what is fortified milk? Fortified milk is cow’s milk which has added vitamins such as vitamins D and A. However, during the fortification process, milk can have various other nutrients added such as zinc, iron and folic acid. Many milk alternatives are also fortified and you can check this by looking at the product label.
What’s in a box of fortified cereal?
Crunchy, yummy and made with whole grain, most Nestlé breakfast cereals are fortified with 5 vitamins and 2 minerals, including riboflavin, niacin, B6, folic acid, pantothenic acid, iron and calcium. Some cereals are also fortified with vitamin D.
Take a look at the back of the box and you’ll find our wide range has plenty to offer and look at the chart below to find out what they do for your body.
ESSENTIAL VITAMINS AND MARVELLOUS MINERALS:
HELP RELEASE ENERGY
Riboflavin (B2), Niacin (B3), Pantothenic Acid (B5), Pyridoxine (B6), Calcium (Ca), Iron (Fe) contribute to energy-yielding metabolism.
CONTRIBUTE TO A HEALTHY SKIN
Riboflavin (B2), Niacin (B3) contribute to the maintenance of normal skin.
HELP THE NERVOUS SYSTEM WORK PROPERLY
Riboflavin (B2), Niacin (B3), Pyridoxine (B6), Calcium (Ca) contribute to normal functioning of the nervus system.
CONTRIBUTE TO HEALTHY BLOOD
Pyridoxine (B6), Folic Acid (B9), Iron (Fe), Riboflavin (B2) contribute to normal red blood cell formation.
ESSENTIAL TO NORMAL CELL DIVISION
Folic Acid (B9), Calcium (Ca), Iron (Fe) play a role in the process of cell division.
KEEP THE IMMUNE SYSTEM WORKING PROPERLY
Pyridoxine (B6), Folic Acid (B9), Iron (Fe) contribute to the normal function of the immune system.
CONTRIBUTE TO HEALTHY BONES AND TEETH
Calcium (Ca) is needed for the maintenance of normal bones and teeth.
HELP REDUCE TIREDNESS
Riboflavin (B2), Niacin (B3), Pantothenic Acid (B5), Pyridoxine (B6), Iron (Fe), Folic acid (B9) contribute to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
CONTRIBUTES TO COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT
Iron (Fe) contributes to normal cognitive function.
TOP FORTIFIED CEREALS
Nesquik Cereal
The delicious chocolatey wonder of Nesquik cereals is fortified with Calcium, Iron, Folic Acid and vitamins B1, B6, and B2.
GET TO KNOW YOUR CEREAL
Next time you reach for a bowl, check out the back-of-pack nutrition information to discover the vitamins and minerals in your favourite cereal.
One 30-gram serving of a Nestlé fortified cereal typically provides at least 15% of the recommended Reference Intake of each micronutrient listed in the Vitamins & Minerals table on the pack. This means a balanced morning bowl of fortified breakfast cereal can help your family get the vitamins and minerals they need every day.
Fortified cereals are a great addition to your balanced diet. Want to know more about cereals and what they contain? Take a look at our ingredients page for more details
