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Why California wants folic acid in its corn tortillas
Published 2 months, 1 week ago
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In 1998, the FDA required folic acid be added to breads and pastas but not corn masa, a staple in Latino communities. Folic acid is known to prevent neural tube birth defects. So, states like California and Alabama are now passing their own mandates.
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