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Dipika Matthias

Publications (2)

Ultra Rice Technology: Acceptable Micronutrient Losses and Limited Microbial Growth Enable Shelf Life Extension

Rahul Tripathi, Megan Parker, Zoey Chanin, Seema Kapoor, Domonique Masumbuko, Dipika Matthias & Peiman Milani · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2015

Objectives: The objective of this research was to determine if Ultra Rice (UR) fortified grains are shelf stable and suitable for consumption after 24 months (m) of storage and to document micronutrient losses to determine overages that must be included in the initial formulation...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJNFS/2015/20862

Treatment of Anemia with Iron-fortified Rice in a School Lunch Program in Burundi

Megan Parker, Emily Mosites, Kathryn Reider, Nicolas Ndayishimiye, Melody Waring, Gloriose Nyandimbane, Domonique Masumbuko, Leonidas Ndikuriyo & Dipika Matthias · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2015

Objectives: This cluster-randomized trial tested the efficacy of fortified rice for the treatment of anemia in Burundi. Ultra Rice® (UR) premix kernels were manufactured to contain 100% of the recommended nutrient intakes (RNI) for iron, zinc, thiamin, and folic acid for children...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJNFS/2015/20852