The bill amends Sections 20-1-71 and 20-1-79 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to include corn masa flour among the corn masa products that must be enriched with folic acid. Specifically, it introduces the definition of "corn masa flour" as a dry flour-type product made from drying corn masa. The bill also clarifies that corn masa products must be made primarily from corn masa or corn masa flour. Additionally, it updates the language regarding the enrichment requirements, specifying that corn masa flour must contain 0.7 milligrams of folic acid per pound, while corn masa products must contain 0.4 milligrams per pound, both within acceptable industry standard deviations.

Furthermore, the bill outlines exemptions from these enrichment requirements for corn masa flour or products made by cottage food operations, those sold by grocery stores offering conforming products, and snack foods defined as prepackaged items intended for immediate consumption. The term "snack food" is specifically defined to exclude bulk-packaged products or those used as primary ingredients in meal preparation, such as tortillas. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 20-1-71, 20-1-79, 20-1-71, 20-1-79
Engrossed: 20-1-71, 20-1-79, 20-1-71, 20-1-79