Amino cereal enrichment

Niacin is found in unrefined and enriched grains and cereal, milk, aid lean meats, especially liver. Limited quantities of niacin can also be obtained from the metabolism of tryptophan. [Note The pathway is inefficient in that only about 1 mg of nicotinic acid is formed from 60 mg of tryptophan. Further, tryptophan is metabolized to niacin orty when there is a relative abundance of the amino acid—that is, alter the needs for protein synthesis and energy production have been met]... 

ENRICHED FOODS. Consumers will find a variety of enriched foods, and at times it is difficult to differentiate between the use of a nutrient for enrichment or as an additive. Indeed, nutrients—minerals, vitamins, and amino acids—are a class of food additives. The commonly enriched foods are salt, milk, margarine, cereals, and cereal products. Additionally, a variety of other foods may be enriched or fortified with vitamins and minerals to maintain or improve the nutritional value. There are reasons for enriching foods, and principles of enrichment to follow when considering the value of enrichment. Moreover, once it has been determined to enrich food, there are guidelines, standards, and labeling practices to follow for enrichment practices. 

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