New California Law Requires Tortillas to Include Folic Acid

New California law requires tortillas to include folic acid

Starting in 2026, California tortillas will contain folic acid to help prevent birth defects—a change aimed at closing a gap for Latina mothers. The new law will take effect Jan. 1, requiring most tortillas and corn masa products sold in the state to contain folic acid, a vitamin that’s important to infant health. The change is aimed at closing a gap for Latina mothers. Latinas in California are far less likely than other women to get enough fol…

A new California law requires tortillas to include an extra ingredient. Here's why

In summary Starting in 2025, California tortillas will contain folic acid to help prevent birth defects—a change aimed at closing a gap for Latina mothers. Tortillas sold in California are going to have a new ingredient, one that’s intended to help nurture healthy infants. Starting Jan. 1, a new law will take effect requiring most tortillas and corn masa products sold in the state to contain folic acid, a vitamin that’s important to infant healt…

New California Law Requires Tortillas to Include an Extra Ingredient. Here’s Why

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. By Ana B. Ibarra CalMatters Tortillas sold in California are going to have a new ingredient, one that’s intended to help nurture healthy infants. Starting Jan. 1, a new law will take effect requiring most tortillas and corn masa products sold in the state to contain folic acid, a vitamin that’s important to infant health. Latinas in California are far less likely …