Are Grain Crops Sprayed with Folic Acid? The Truth About Fortification
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The idea that grain crops are sprayed with folic acid is a common misconception, yet the truth is quite different. Folic acid, the synthetic form of the B vitamin folate, is actually added to processed grains, such as flour, during manufacturing, a process known as food fortification. This public health strategy is designed to increase population-wide intake and reduce the risk of certain birth defects.
