Vitamin B and Folic Acid
B Vitamins
B vitamins thiamin and niacin help the body release energy from carbohydrate and help make sure the skin, eyes and nervous system remain healthy. Over a third of our daily requirement of thiamin comes from cereals and flour-based foods such as bread. Bread is also a good source of niacin, another B vitamin.
Folic Acid
Folic acid is present in wholemeal flour and added at higher levels to some breads. More general fortification in other flour is presently under consultation by an expert committee advising the Department of Health. Folic acid help protect against neural tube defects in unborn babies and is an essential nutrient for pregnant mothers.
