Have you ever been told by your parents that in order to live long you need a healthy diet? Maybe your doctor has advised you to eat certain foods because your body lacks nutrients. In any case, food is everyone’s essential.

It is standard to ravish three balanced meals each day—a mix of vegetables, fruits, grains, and more. But in reality, this is easier said than done. Many Filipinos are unable to feed themselves with enough nutrients which leads to malnutrition. In fact, the United Nations Children’s Fund states that malnutrition remains to be the cause of many deaths and stunted growth in the Philippines, specifically of Filipino children. For this reason, the Philippine government established the Sangkap Pinoy Seal to be awarded on qualified food products.

What is the Sangkap Pinoy Seal?

As part of the Philippine Food Fortification program, the Sangkap Pinoy Seal is put on products recognized by the DOH as nutritious. This seal aims to support the manufacturing of healthy food products in the food industry of the country. Hence, it is an indicator promoting your product to consumers.

What does this mean?

Smart Filipino food consumers will be on the lookout for your product! You give them more reasons to put your product on their table, served in their homes.

Which products can the Sangkap Pinoy Seal be put on?

The food industry we have today always comes up with something new, something different to satisfy the needs and cravings of consumers. So when it comes to the seal, have a look below to see which products primarily need to be fortified:

1. Rice, with exception to brown and glutinous rice

2. Wheat flour

3. Refined sugar

4. Cooking oil

5. Staple foods

To know more on the fortification guidelines set by the Philippine government, spend some time reading the rules here Guidelines on Micronutrient Fortification of Processed Foods.

Have you made up your mind?

Fortifying your food product according to the standards of the government takes long hours of working hard and making sure that you do not hit and miss the criteria. But no need to be pressured! Let Pharmacopoeia Consultancy assist you on getting the Pinoy Sangkap Seal for your product. With our expertise, we will help you get your product acknowledged by Filipino food consumers and maximize its reach.