New compounds for iron fortification of foods

Iron deficiency is one of the most common nutritional problems in the world. PhD candidate at Utrecht University Neshat Moslehi , under the supervision of Willem Kegel and Krassimir Velikov , has designed compounds that could potentially be used for iron fortification of foods. This would be an efficient and cost-effective approach to overcome iron deficiency. The research, which was funded by NWO, took place in close collaboration with Wageningen University and Research, and Unilever Foods Innovation Centre. The invented compounds have recently been patented , and Moslehi will defend her thesis on Wednesday, 15 March 2023. When visited at her office for an interview, Neshat Moslehi proudly presents her thesis. The cover immediately catches the eye: it shows a close-up picture of a sparkling rock.