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Varun Dhawan Backs Biofortified Staples for Better Nutrition
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Moneycontrol•17-10-2026, 15:24
Varun Dhawan Backs Biofortified Staples for Better Nutrition
- •Actor Varun Dhawan is supporting biofortification to improve everyday nutrition in Indian households on World Food Day.
- •The process enhances the nutritional content of crops like wheat, rice, and dals directly at the source without altering dietary habits.
- •Varun has invested in Better Nutrition and is testing biofortification techniques on his own farm.
- •The initiative aims to make nutrient-rich staple foods accessible to millions of Indian homes through online platforms and quick-commerce.
Key Questions Answered
Varun Dhawan invested in Better Nutrition, a brand that previously appeared on Season 4 of Shark Tank India.
Biofortification is the process of improving the nutritional content of crops as they grow. Varun Dhawan supports this by backing Better Nutrition and working to turn his personal farm into a biofortified farm.
Better Nutrition makes biofortified staple foods, including atta, rice, and dals, available to consumers through its official website as well as quick-commerce platforms.
