Ferrous Gluconate

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Ferrous Gluconate

· Type:Preservatives

· CAS No:299-29-6

· Qty in 20' FCL:20MT

· Min. Order:500KG

 

Specification

ITEM

STANDARD

Description

Meet the Requirements

Assay(Based on dry basis)

97.0%~102.0%

Identification

AB(+)

Loss on drying

6.5%~10.0%

Chloride

0.07% Max.

Sulfate

0.1% Max.

Arsenic

3ppm Max.

PH(@ 20 deng c)

4.0-5.5

Bulk Density(kg/m3)

650-850

Mercury

3ppm Max.

Lead

10ppm Max.

2.0% Max.


Mesh


Reducing Sugar

No red Percipitate

Organic Volatile Impurities

Meet the requirements

Total Aerobic Count

1000/g Max.

Total Molds

100/g Max.

Total Yeasts

100/g Max.

E-Coli

Absent

Salmonella

Absent

 

Details

Iron(II) gluconate, or ferrous gluconate,is a black compound often used as an iron supplement. It is the iron(II) salt of gluconic acid. It is marketed under brand names such as Fergon, Ferralet, and Simron.Ferrous gluconate is effectively used in the treatment of hypochromic anemia. The use of this compound compared with other iron preparations results in satisfactory reticulocyte responses, a high percentage utilization of iron, and daily increase in hemoglobin that a normal level occurs in a reasonably short time.Ferrous gluconate is also used as a food additive when processing black olives. It is represented by the food labeling E number E579 in Europe. It imparts a uniform jet black colour to the olives.