Nutritional Enriching Agents are added to food products to compensate for nutrient deficiencies in natural ingredients and to restore nutrients lost during processing, storage, and transportation. Their purpose is to help meet the dietary nutritional needs of consumers. These agents are primarily categorized into three groups: vitamins, amino acids, and minerals. A total of 320 types of Nutritional Enriching Agents are officially approved for use in China. Production methods fall into three major categories: Chemical synthesis Biosynthesis – including enzyme-based and fermentation processes Natural extraction Sources of these agents include plants, animals, and minerals: Plant-derived agents: such as lutein Animal-derived agents: such as taurine and methionine Mineral-based agents: including calcium, iron, magnesium, selenium, and potassium While Nutritional Enriching Agents are beneficial as dietary supplements, excessive intake should be avoided, as it may place stress on the body and cause metabolic imbalances. Product item
Potassium Iodate
