With a burgeoning global population, meeting the demand for increased food production
presents challenges, particularly concerning mineral deficiencies in diets. Micronutrient shortages
like iron, iodine, zinc, selenium, and magnesium carry severe health implications, especially in
developing nations. Biofortification of plants and plant products emerges as a promising remedy
to enhance micronutrient levels in food. Utilizing agronomic biofortification, conventional plant
breeding, and genetic engineering yields raw materials with heightened micronutrient contents and
improved bioavailability. A similar strategy extends to animal-derived foods by fortifying eggs, meat,
and dairy products with micronutrients. Employing “dual” biofortification, utilizing previously
enriched plant materials as a micronutrient source for livestock, proves an innovative solution.
Amid biofortification research, conducting in vitro and in vivo experiments is essential to assess the
bioactivity of micronutrients from enriched materials, emphasizing digestibility, bioavailability, and
safety. Mineral deficiencies in human diets present a significant health challenge. Biofortification of
plants and animal products emerges as a promising approach to alleviate micronutrient deficiencies,
necessitating further research into the utilization of biofortified raw materials in the human diet, with
a focus on bioavailability, digestibility, and safety.