Introduction ‘Micronutrient deficiencies’ or ‘Hidden hunger’ are a global challenge in today’s era where access to original quality foods with all the micronutrients intact is challenging or is beyond a common man's purchasing power. Diseases caused by deficiencies of micronutrients such as iron, iodine, vitamin A, and B complex vitamins are major public health concerns that result in poor vision, stunted growth, mental health problems, learning impairments, and early