While the typical addition of iron salts or iron powder to breads sold in the UK can cause organoleptic challenges, UK scientists say they have so far not seen alterations in colour, taste or functionality in wheat genetically modified (GM) to contain more iron in the endosperm.
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Scientists have succeeded in boosting the iron and zinc content of wheat grains, with no apparent yield penalty, according to initial results of 2022 UK