Ferrous Lactate
Ferrous Lactate
· Type:Acidulants
· CAS No:5905
· Qty in 20' FCL:0MT
Specification
Item | Specification |
Description | Light yellow green powder |
Identification | Positive |
Total Fe | >=18.9% |
Ferrous | >=18.0% |
Moisture | =<2.5% |
Calcium | =<1.2% |
Heavy metals (as Pb) | =<20ppm |
Arsenic | =<1ppm |
Details
Ferrous lactate, or iron(II) lactate, is a chemical compound consisting of one atom of iron (Fe2+) and two lactate anions. It has the chemical formula Fe(C3H5O3)2. It is used as a food additive with E number E585. It is an acidity regulator and colour retention agent, and is also used to fortify foods with iron.
