Sensory evaluations of a novel iron and zinc‐enriched powder for the potential treatment and prevention of iron deficiency in women of reproductive age
Abstract Iron deficiency (ID) and ID with anaemia (IDA) are serious global health problems that disproportionately affect women aged 15–49 years. Although food fortification is one of the most effective and sustainable ways to combat nutritional deficiencies, iron remains one of the most difficult m...
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| author | Clara H. Miller Hauna Sheyholislami Jessie L. Burns Kristin L. Connor |
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| description | Abstract Iron deficiency (ID) and ID with anaemia (IDA) are serious global health problems that disproportionately affect women aged 15–49 years. Although food fortification is one of the most effective and sustainable ways to combat nutritional deficiencies, iron remains one of the most difficult micronutrients to fortify, given its tendency to react strongly with food constituents. Therefore, it is important to assess the sensory properties of foods fortified with iron to determine the acceptability and palatability in target populations. We aimed to determine the palatability and acceptability of a novel iron and zinc‐enriched powder fortified in tap water by conducting sensory evaluations in 35 women of reproductive age using a 9‐point hedonic scale, where participants rated the sensory properties of six samples containing different amounts of the active or placebo powder. We found significant differences between samples reconstituted at 1, 2, and 3 g/L for sensory properties, including overall taste. Participants were found to be more willing to drink the mineral‐enriched powder when prepared at the lowest concentration (1 g/L) compared to higher concentrations. Our results provide important insight into the sensory qualities of a novel formulation of an iron and zinc‐enriched powder for at‐home fortification and indicate consumer acceptability in reproductive‐aged women, a key group at risk for ID/IDA. If found to improve iron status, novel treatments like this product will contribute to global efforts to develop safe, acceptable and sustainable interventions for ID and IDA. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-a67af93d4fc145649ee73305726da4772023-12-26T05:21:00ZengWileyMaternal and Child Nutrition1740-86951740-87092024-01-01201n/an/a10.1111/mcn.13575Sensory evaluations of a novel iron and zinc‐enriched powder for the potential treatment and prevention of iron deficiency in women of reproductive ageClara H. Miller0Hauna Sheyholislami1Jessie L. Burns2Kristin L. Connor3Department of Health Sciences Carleton University Ottawa Ontario CanadaDepartment of Health Sciences Carleton University Ottawa Ontario CanadaDepartment of Health Sciences Carleton University Ottawa Ontario CanadaDepartment of Health Sciences Carleton University Ottawa Ontario CanadaAbstract Iron deficiency (ID) and ID with anaemia (IDA) are serious global health problems that disproportionately affect women aged 15–49 years. Although food fortification is one of the most effective and sustainable ways to combat nutritional deficiencies, iron remains one of the most difficult micronutrients to fortify, given its tendency to react strongly with food constituents. Therefore, it is important to assess the sensory properties of foods fortified with iron to determine the acceptability and palatability in target populations. We aimed to determine the palatability and acceptability of a novel iron and zinc‐enriched powder fortified in tap water by conducting sensory evaluations in 35 women of reproductive age using a 9‐point hedonic scale, where participants rated the sensory properties of six samples containing different amounts of the active or placebo powder. We found significant differences between samples reconstituted at 1, 2, and 3 g/L for sensory properties, including overall taste. Participants were found to be more willing to drink the mineral‐enriched powder when prepared at the lowest concentration (1 g/L) compared to higher concentrations. Our results provide important insight into the sensory qualities of a novel formulation of an iron and zinc‐enriched powder for at‐home fortification and indicate consumer acceptability in reproductive‐aged women, a key group at risk for ID/IDA. If found to improve iron status, novel treatments like this product will contribute to global efforts to develop safe, acceptable and sustainable interventions for ID and IDA.https://doi.org/10.1111/mcn.13575anaemiairon deficiencymalnutritionmaternal healthmicronutrientsreproductive health |
| spellingShingle | Clara H. Miller Hauna Sheyholislami Jessie L. Burns Kristin L. Connor Sensory evaluations of a novel iron and zinc‐enriched powder for the potential treatment and prevention of iron deficiency in women of reproductive age Maternal and Child Nutrition anaemia iron deficiency malnutrition maternal health micronutrients reproductive health |
| title | Sensory evaluations of a novel iron and zinc‐enriched powder for the potential treatment and prevention of iron deficiency in women of reproductive age |
| title_full | Sensory evaluations of a novel iron and zinc‐enriched powder for the potential treatment and prevention of iron deficiency in women of reproductive age |
| title_fullStr | Sensory evaluations of a novel iron and zinc‐enriched powder for the potential treatment and prevention of iron deficiency in women of reproductive age |
| title_full_unstemmed | Sensory evaluations of a novel iron and zinc‐enriched powder for the potential treatment and prevention of iron deficiency in women of reproductive age |
| title_short | Sensory evaluations of a novel iron and zinc‐enriched powder for the potential treatment and prevention of iron deficiency in women of reproductive age |
| title_sort | sensory evaluations of a novel iron and zinc enriched powder for the potential treatment and prevention of iron deficiency in women of reproductive age |
| topic | anaemia iron deficiency malnutrition maternal health micronutrients reproductive health |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1111/mcn.13575 |
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