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Folic acid

Information on fortification of flour with folic acid and why it’s happening.

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From:
Food Standards Agency
Published:
24 January 2018
Last updated:
10 July 2026
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  1. Updated in line with changes to legislation that came in in Autumn 2025.

  2. Added translation

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Information on fortification of flour with folic acid and why it’s happening.

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