Growing importance of staple foods and condiments used as ingredients in the food industry

This study aimed to estimate the potential contribution certain processed foods can make to micronutrient intake in Southeast Asia if they are made with fortified staples and condiments.

The global, centralized approach of the GAIN Premix Facility has made oil fortification in Indonesia more affordable

The objective of this study was to assess the efficiency of the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) Premix Facility in procuring quality, affordable vitamin A for fortification of edible oil in Indonesia.

Evaluation of foods with added micronutrient powder

Although it is generally accepted that the addition of micronutrient powders (MNPs) to foods causes no or negligible changes to organoleptic properties, there are anecdotal reports of low acceptability of the MNP distributed in Indonesia. The objective of this study was to assess whether the organoleptic properties of micronutrient powders reduce the acceptability of foods if used as recommended.

Rapid quantification of iron content in fish sauce and soy sauce: a promising tool for monitoring fortification programs

The objective of this study was to assess a new portable device for the quantitative measurement of iron content of fortified sauces that could be used to control fortification levels.

Iodine intake through processed food: case studies from Egypt, Indonesia, the Philippines, the Russian Federation and Ukraine, 2010-2015

This paper reports on case studies supported by the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN)-UNICEF USI Partnership Project to investigate processed food industry use of adequately iodised salt in contrasting national contexts.

Iodine intake estimation from the consumption of instant noodles, drinking water and household salt in Indonesia

The objective of this study was to assess the contribution of iodine intake from iodised household salt, iodised salt in instant noodles, and iodine in ground water in five regions of Indonesia.

Improved information and educational messages on outer packaging of micronutrient powders distributed in Indonesia

The objective of this study was to examine the influence of improved information and educational messages on outer packaging of a micronutrient powder (MNP), locally known as “Taburia”, on knowledge and adherence to recommended use.

Household coverage with adequately Iodized salt varies greatly between countries and by residence type and socioeconomic status within countries

Household coverage with iodized salt was assessed in 10 countries that implemented Universal Salt Iodization.

Harnessing private sector expertise to improve complementary feeding within a regulatory framework: Where is the evidence?

This commentary aims to discuss the multiple ways in which private sector can leverage its expertise to improve nutrition in general, and complementary feeding in particular.

Can gossip change nutrition behaviour? Results of a mass media and community‐based intervention trial in East Java, Indonesia

The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of a novel behaviour change intervention, Gerakan Rumpi Sehat (the Healthy Gossip Movement), on infant and young child feeding practices in peri‐urban Indonesia.