About 30 per cent of the range of breads made by bakers aligned with the Association of Bakers is now fortified with folic acid, the association says.
Debate was sparked last year over whether mandatory fortification should be introduced as a way to reduce the risk of babies being born with defects such as spina bifida.
Folic acid in 30pc of bread
Photo / Greg Bowker
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