Published in Scientific Bulletin. Series F. Biotechnologies, Vol. XXIX, Issue 1
Written by Monica ȚUȚUIANU, Lavinia-Mariana BERCA, Dănuț CIMPONERIU, Florentina ISRAEL-ROMING
This Scopus-based bibliometric study evaluates global trends and the impact of wheat and bakery product fortification on public health. The search query (flour AND fortification*) OR (bakery AND products AND fortification*) yielded 1,917 articles, from which 1,239 English-language publications were selected for in-depth analysis in the domains of Agricultural and Biological Sciences and Medicine. Publications date back to 1942, although the volume of papers surged markedly post-2000. The most pertinent sources were Food and Nutrition Bulletin, Food, and Food Chemistry. Most authors were associated with institutions in the USA, India, and Brazil, whereas the most frequently cited publications were produced in the USA, Canada, and India. Frequently identified key words in abstracts included “flour”, “female”, “article”, “human”, and “folic acid”. Trend analysis since 2002 revealed a rapid diversification of research topics, reflecting the dynamic evolution of fortification research. Although articles span eight decades, the and most impactful research directions emerged after 2014. In conclusion, this bibliometric analysis evaluates global trends, key research areas, and the impact of flour and bakery product fortification.
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