Additives
Ferrous Gluconate (E579): What It Is and Is It Safe?
Safe
Colour Stabiliser / Iron Supplement
Iron(II) salt of gluconic acid. Used to stabilise the black colour of olives and as an iron supplement. Safe and nutritionally beneficial as an iron source.
- Category
- Colour Stabiliser / Iron Supplement
- Typically used in
- Black olives, dietary supplements
- Regulatory status
- Approved EU/USA/UK
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