Fortified Foods

The Role of Fortification

Foods that have added nutrients not originally present in high amounts, such as plant milks fortified with Calcium, Vitamin D, and Vitamin B12.

Fortified foods are products that have had essential vitamins and minerals added to them during processing—nutrients that may not have been present in significant amounts naturally.

This is a vital strategy for anyone on a restrictive diet. For example, many plant milks are fortified with Calcium and Vitamin D to mimic cow’s milk, helping vegans and veggans maintain nutritional balance without needing a complex supplement regimen.