Ferrous Gluconate for food additives
1. C12H22FeO14
2. Assay:97.0%~102.0%
3. HS code:29181600
4. EINECS NO.:206-076-3
nutritional supplement Ferrous Gluconate
1. Description:
Molecular formula: C12H22FeO14 • 2H2O
Molecular weight: 482
CAS NO.: 299-29-6, 18829-42-0
EINECS NO.: 206-076-3
Appearance: Yellow gray or light green powder or granules.
Organoleptic: Slightly caramel-like odor.
Solubility: It is easily soluble in water (10% in warm water), but almost insoluble in ethanol.
Character: High bioavailability, good solubility, slight iron smell and no astringency flavor.
Application: As iron nutrition enhancer, it is widely used in cereal products, dairy products, infant food, beverage, health food, etc. It also could be coloring agent. When used for black olives, it can keep its color and texture in canning.
Standard: It conforms to the requirements of FCC/USP/BP.
2. Quality standard:
Items | FCC | USP |
Assay % | 97.0~102.0 | 97.0~102.0 |
Loss on drying % | 6.5~10.0 | 6.5~10.0 |
Sulfate % | ≤0.1 | ≤0.1 |
Chloride % | ≤0.07 | ≤0.07 |
Ferric iron(as Fe3+) % | ≤2.0 | ≤2.0 |
Oxalic Acid | Passes test | Passes test |
Reducing Sugars | Passes test | Passes test |
Lead (as Pb) % | ≤ 0.0002 | ≤ 0.001 |
Mercury (as Hg) % | ≤0.0003 | ≤ 0.0003 |
Arsenic(as As) % | ------ | ≤ 0.0003 |
Organic volatile impurities | ------ | Meets the requirement |
3. Storage: Preserve in well-closed containers and stored in a cool, dry and ventilated warehouse, to prevent the heat or sun exposure. Prohibited mixed with hazardous and toxic materials during store and transportation.
