Does Bread Have Folate or Folic Acid?
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The terms folate and folic acid are often used interchangeably, but they are not the same thing. Folate is the naturally occurring B vitamin (B9), while folic acid is its synthetic, or man-made, counterpart. A crucial public health measure, the fortification of enriched breads and grains with folic acid, has been widely implemented in many countries to boost vitamin B9 intake.
