Background The increasing evidences on the relation between diet and human health are
driving the consumers toward the choice of foods with high amount of nutrients, considered …

Quantity as well as quality of food is a major concern for increasing human population.
Serendipita indica, a root endophytic fungus, has multifarious applications in agriculture. It …

Background Zinc-biofortified potatoes have considerable potential to reduce zinc deficiency
because of their low levels of phytate, an inhibitor of zinc absorption, and their high …

Malnutrition, defined as both undernutrition and overnutrition, is a major global health
concern affecting millions of people. One possible way to address nutrient deficiency and …

Rice is the major food crop in Indonesia, and its consumption is still considerably high,
indicating that daily nutrient uptake relies on its grain. An unbalanced diet leads to some …

The chapter aims to discuss various approaches for food fortification naturally and
intentionally as a result of the need for nutritional improvement. Several illnesses, especially …