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Colombia’s biofortified rice has untapped potential to improve nutrition, and consumers want it
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15.07.25
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Colombia’s biofortified rice provides 1.5 more zinc than normal rice. Consumers say the rice is as good as premium rice, and are willing to pay more for it. Improving staple foods everywhere should be part of national nutrition policies.
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