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Which Fruits And Vegetables Contain Iron And Folic Acid?
Folic acid; Polyglutamyl folacin; Pteroylmonoglutamate
Food Sources
Folate occurs naturally in the following foods:
- Dark green leafy vegetables
- Dried beans and peas (legumes)
- Citrus fruits and juices
Fortified means that vitamins have been added to the food. Many foods are now fortified with folic acid, including enriched breads, cereals, flours, cornmeals, pastas, rice, and other grain products.
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