as 60 % woman are Anemic and 50 % plus kids are anemic in Pakistan, This situation is alarming so we have taken the initiative for betterment of our Nation and service to humanity as 81 countries in the World have mandatory fortification. this is my presentation as consultant to Global Alliance to Improved Nutrition at Pakistan Flour Mills Association Head Quarters in Lahore.

1. GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB
PAKISTAN FLOUR MILLS ASSOCIATION
GLOBAL ALLIANCE FOR IMPROVED NUTRITION

2.  Iron and Folic Acid.
 300 Mills will be targettted.
 30 Best Mills are Initially selected in Phase 1.
Mendatory in 82 Countries.
 Pakistan is the only country with mendatory in Punjab
 Fortification with
PFMA-GAIN

3.  Training through PFMA, GAIN, and Other
Renowned Organizations.
 Technical Micro feeder Inspection before
operation by PFMA and Other Sources.
 Technical Training of Mill Owners
 Technical Training of Mill staff
 Technical Support in Operations
 QAQC training
 Workshops in regional level
PFMA-GAIN

4.  For growth of Humen Body, it requires
 Vitamins
 Minerals
 Proteins
 Most Micro nutrients are found in Wheat
but friction based grinding spoils the
micro nutrient presence specially Iron and
Folic Acid.
 Than Synthetically added to over come the
deficiency.
PFMA-GAIN

5.  Age levels 15-45 years
 62 % kids are Anemic ( iron deficient)
 51 % mothers are Anemic
 HIDDEN HUNGER
 2 Billion People have hidden Hunger and
out of them most are Deficient in
PFMA-GAIN

6.  10,00,000 Children can Die before age of 5
years
 50,000 Women can Die during Pregnancy
 2,00,00,000 New born Babies can be affected
by retarded mental Health and capability of
Proper Growth
 1,00,000 kids are born with Abnormality and/
or Disablity
 Due to Laziness and Reduced capability Rs.
360 Billion loss can happen to the World.
 Pakistan’s Almost 50 % population suffers
from Hidden Hunger.
PFMA-GAIN

7.  Better Products
 Adotability
 Popularity of Our Flour Mills
 Financial Benefits
 Individual and National Benefits
 Its not only Business, Its SERVING TO
NATION, and IMPROVING HEALTH OF
PAKISTANI PEOPLE.
PFMA-GAIN

8.  NO EFFECT of Fortificant on
 TASTE
 COLOUR
 OUT LOOK
 AROMA
 SAME SHELF LIFE
 SAME FRAGRANCE
PFMA-GAIN

9.  It is Powdered in Appearance
 Used to Nutritional values of Wheat Flour
 50-300 Grams per ton.
 Recommended dose for Pakistan is 20
ppm or 200 grams per ton.
 If more than 300 grams, its not required or
accepted by our body.
 So 300 grams Plus is Financial or Health
loss
PFMA-GAIN

10.  Store in a Cool Dry place
 Keep away from Fire or Hot Places
 Keep away from Sunlight
 Keep Packing air tight
 Keep at Cool place for Best Results
PFMA-GAIN

11.  Masking
 No Inhaling or Sniffing
 Clean and Wash Place when Premix
dropped
 Wash Hands if Premix Touches Skin
 Don’t Try to taste , its direct intake is
Health Hazard
 Keep opened packs Air Tight
PFMA-GAIN

12.  Check Air Tight Packing
 Check Label of Manufacturer
 Check the Details of Ingredients
 Date of Manufacturing and Expiry
 Identity No. & Manufacturers Particulars
 Certificate of Analysis is a must with
every Lot
 Ingredients detail and Recommended dose
 Physical Properties Mentioned
 Write entry in Premix receiving register
PFMA-GAIN

13.  Use Gloves
 Use Mask
 If Enters your Eyes due to any carelessness,
Wash Eyes for 15 Minutes and also Visit
Hospital for Checkup
 Creates Irritation if Blown in Eyes and Creates
Burning while Breathing
 If enters your mouth by Mistake in Quantity
and Goes to Stomach, make arrangements for
Vomit and Than go to Hospital for Stomach
Wash.
 In case of Fire Use CO2 Foam.
PFMA-GAIN

14.  COLOUR: Yellowish / Brownish Type
Odorless Powder
 EXPIRY: Use 18 months from the date of
Manufacturing
PFMA-GAIN

15.  After opening store at Cool Dry place,
preferably Air Tight
 Keep away from Light
 Use in 48 Hours after Opening
 Un-used if in 48 hours should be stored in
Non-Moisture absorbent sealed Plastic
bag with covered Corrugated Carton
 Don’t keep in hopper for more than 48
hours
 Don’t use Hard Clots, only use powder or
easily breakable soft Clots
PFMA-GAIN

16.  EYES-wash
 BREATHING- go to Fresh Air for Breathing
 ENGULFING- Vomit and Stomach Wash
 Touches Skin- Wash for longer time
PFMA-GAIN

17. PFMA-GAIN

20.  Granulation : 100-325
 Accuracy: 1-2 %
 Operating Range: 1:20 & can be Increased 1:100
 Temp. during Working: 0-50 Celsius or 32-122 FH
 Hopper Capacity: 2X2 Cubic Feet ( 4 hrs. Prod.)
 External Feeder: 500 kg feeder can be
added.
 Premix Basic Density:0.45 gm/cc to 0.75 gm/cc
 Flow Properties: Like wheat Flour and
Maida
 Dosage Rate: 100-200 grams/ ton
PFMA-GAIN

21.  Premix Feed rate: 6-12 gm/min
 Feed Motor : DC Type
 Inverter : Ac-Dc
 Potenty Meter with Variable Speed
 Control system should be linked with
Control Panels and conveyor motors of
mill.
 Feeder with 2 screws for more accuracy
PFMA-GAIN

22.  Screw Feeder
 Revolving Disc Feeders
 Drum Pipe Feeder
PFMA-GAIN

23.  Control Panel for Programming
 Inverter
 Electric Motor 0.5 Hp 1370 Rpm
 Gear Box with Variable Speed 1:10 Ratio
 D1= 10 Rpm
 D2= 1 Rpm
 Feeder Screws (specially Designed)
 Hopper 2X2 Sq. Feet.
PFMA-GAIN

24.  Install in Sifter Room
 Pipe Used for Premix addition should be
SS type, from Micro feeder to Atta Worm
with 80-90 Degree angle.
 Add 10 feet before packing Khata
 Install Micro Feeder with Voltage regulator
 Take care of Oil in Gear Box and Change
Oil after 6 months .
 If oil level is low , maintain level.
 Feeder cleaning with Gloves.
 Keep Premix Quantity Proper
PFMA-GAIN

25. PREMIX = 20 PPM or 200 grams/ton
20 kg bag = 200 grams / 1000kg= 0.2
Gram/kg X 20 kg=
4 grams / 20 kg
If in 1 hour we produce 200 bags than:
200 bags X 4 Grams = 800 grams X 8 hrs=
6.40 kg
200 bags X 4 Grams = 800 grams X 12 hrs=
9.60 kg
200 bags X 4 Grams = 800 grams X 24 hrs=
19.20 kg
PFMA-GAIN

26.  Get 1 petri dish and weigh on Sensitive
scale.
 Start feeding on petri dish with stop watch
and weigh again after 1 minute and check
premix weight,
 If not accordingly than adjust feeding
intensity.
 Repeat this process 2-3 times for
authenticity of weight
PFMA-GAIN

27.  Take premix + Carrier = Than put it in the
Mixer and add to wheat flour through
Micro feeder.
 Add fine Atta as Carrier.
 This is called PRE-BLEND.
 Use 1:3 Ratio.
 First 5 kg Atta + 2.5 kg Premix + 5 kg Atta
+ 2.5 kg Premix Than Finally 5 kg Atta and
than mix it in Mixer for Proper Mixing.
 Than Use it according to plan.
PFMA-GAIN

28.  Check Quality of Premix
 Check addition of Premix in Atta.
 Cross Check Premix presence in Finished
atta through spot test.
PFMA-GAIN

29.  Ensure Proper Fortification as per
Recommended dose.
 Check Ingredients.
 Check Procedures
 Ensure preparation on mentioned
standards.
 Follow QAQC mechanism.
PFMA-GAIN

30.  INTERNAL MONITORING BY PFMA
 EXTERNAL MONITORING BY REGULATORY
BODIES
 TRAINING OF MILL STAFF
 FORTIFICATION RECORDS MAINTAINING
 CALIBRATION
 FEEDER MONITORING BY MILL STAFF.
 ATTA SAMPLES AND SPOT TEST
 LABELING OF FORTIFIED FLOUR
 QAQC
PFMA-GAIN

31.  Sensitive Scale
 Stop Watch
 Petri Dishes
 Plastic sample collector spoon
 Chemical Bottles
 Dropper
 Beakers or Bowls
 Chemicals
 Potassium Thiosulfate
 HCL 37 %
 Distilled Water.
PFMA-GAIN

32.  Select 5 bags from different lots
 Mix equal samples in sample mixer.
 Label the samples with Mill name, Date of
Production, Type of Flour
 Test samples of Fortified and non-fortified
atta for cross check
 Enter all data in register.
 Do spot test.
PFMA-GAIN

33.  Place a Filter paper on Petri dish
 Add liquid from provided bottle.
 Spray atta by Plastic spoon on Filter Paper
 Remove Extra Atta from Filter Paper.
 Than Again add Liquid to Filter Paper
 Red spots show iron in wheat flour
 Less red spots 10 ppm
 More red spots 20 ppm
 Do 4-5 spot tests from different samples at
1 time
PFMA-GAIN

34.  Wear Gloves while tests
 Be careful about liquid at your clothes
 Keep safety from reagents for body and
eyes
 Don’t taste reagents
 Seal reagent bottles
 Waste spot tested wheat flour.
PFMA-GAIN

38. Thank you very much and
All Your Questions are
very Welcome
PFMA-GAIN