Broadcast Date: June 26, 2025 | 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
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Webinar Summary
Micronutrients, including essential vitamins and minerals, play a crucial role in healthy development, disease prevention, and overall well-being. Deficiencies in these nutrients, often referred to as "hidden hunger," affect vulnerable populations such as infants, children, adolescent girls, women of reproductive age, and pregnant women. Globally, more than half of children under the age of five suffer from micronutrient deficiencies, and in the USA, approximately one in eight women aged 12 to 49 experience iron deficiency. Fortification of wheat flour presents a cost-effective and scalable solution to combat malnutrition and improve public health. This webinar explored advancements in fortification technologies, equipment, and premix formulations, emphasizing innovations that improve nutrient bioavailability and ensure even distribution. Additionally, the discussion highlighted the sustainability and economic feasibility of fortification programs and their critical role in promoting global food security.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the role of micronutrient fortification in preventing deficiencies and improving health.
- Explore advanced technologies for wheat flour fortification, including equipment and nutrient bioavailability.
- Evaluate the impact of fortified wheat flour on public health.
- Examine the sustainability and cost-effectiveness of fortification programs for global food security.
Webinar Presenters
Dr. Suresh Diliprao Sakhare | Speaker
International School of Milling Technology
Dr. Suresh Diliprao Sakhare, Visiting Scholar, Iowa State University (USA) and Senior Principal Scientist & Course Coordinator, International School of Milling Technology, CSIR - Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysore, India, has over 23 years of expertise in grain milling and processing, specializing in wheat and millet processing, product development, and food fortification. He has led over 60 research projects as PI or Co-PI, developed 40 technologies, and transferred more than 200 innovations to the food industry. Dr. Sakhare has published 50+ research papers and presented over 100 at national and international conferences. His research focuses on grain fractionation, food fortification, and the development of innovative milling technologies, alongside a background in plant operations as a Production Manager.
Kurt Rosentrater | Moderator
