2 02, 2018

Vitamin D

Vitamin D What is Vitamin D? Vitamin D is a hormone that can be made in the human body or consumed in food or supplements. Because the body can make its own vitamin D from sun exposure on the skin, it has been known as the “sunshine vitamin.” It is also commonly [...]

16 06, 2015

Calcium Carbonate

Calcium Carbonate What is Calcium Carbonate? Calcium carbonate (CaCO3) is an inorganic salt and food additive. It is used for a variety of reasons in foods and bakery products. For example, it's found as a: Dough conditioner Leavener Yeast nutrient Enhance nutritional value Origin A vast majority of this ingredient [...]

11 06, 2015

Flour Enrichment

Wheat flour is required by the FDA to be enriched with thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folic acid, and iron. Flour Enrichment Also Known as Bleached, Enriched Wheat Flour What is Flour Enrichment? Flour enrichment is the addition of nutrients to white flour that are removed during milling. When wheat is milled, [...]

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