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Sunday, October 16, 2022

CDO salt distributors inspected

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY - The Regional Bantay Asin Task Force said it has inspected two major salt distributors here to check whether they have complied with the addition of iodine to salt as required in the Act for Salt Iodization Nationwide or the Republic Act 8172.

Representatives of salt distributors Arvin International Marketing Incorporated and Artemis Salt Corporation, said they are compliant with the Republic Act 8172. 

The addition of iodine to salt is intended for animal and human consumption, which helps to eliminate micronutrient malnutrition in the country. 

Arlie Damiles, nutrition officer of National Nutrition Council, said the Food and Drugs Administration requirement for the salt manufacturers, resellers and distributors, should have at least 30-70 parts per million iodine content in salt. Meanwhile, households should have at least 15 parts per million. 

“Importante kaayo nga ang gina-consume nato is iodized salt. Kana siya makatabang labi na ma-prevent nato ang Iodine Deficiency Disorder. Dako kaayo ang ikatabang sa iodine sa growth and development sa usa ka bata,” she said. 

She said iodine in salt is volatile since it evaporates if not stored properly and this is why iodized salt should not be exposed directly under sunlight. It should also be far from hot surfaces or areas such as burners or where there is heat. 

Iodized salt should be placed in a non-transparent container, preferably dark color to avoid evaporation. When cooking, Damiles said it is important to add salt to the dish when food is ready to be served. (Jasper Marie Rucat)



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