**Vitamin A premix for flour fortification** is a concentrated blend of ingredients that contains **Vitamin A (usually as retinyl palmitate or retinyl acetate)** along with **carriers, stabilizers, and sometimes antioxidants** to ensure stability and uniform mixing when added to flour. It's a critical part of national nutrition strategies in many countries to combat **Vitamin A deficiency**, which can lead to vision problems, weakened immunity, and increased mortality, especially in children and pregnant women.
# Key Components of a Vitamin A Premix:
- **Active ingredient**: Vitamin A (typically in the form of retinyl palmitate 250 CWS or similar).
- **Carriers**: Substances like maltodextrin or starch to help distribute