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Ferrous Gluconate(E579)
Level 3 — ContestedIn Winter's Dictionary
Ferrous Gluconate is a nutrient mineral — Iron salt nutrient; food coloring for ripe olives
Also: Iron Gluconate
What it does
Iron salt nutrient; food coloring for ripe olives
Where you'll see it
Ripe olives, iron-deficiency anemia treatment
What the research says
May cause gastrointestinal disturbances. Painted on shaved skin in 2,600 mg/kg doses caused tumors.
Benefits
Used to treat iron-deficiency anemia.
Regulatory status
- US FDA: GRAS
- EU: approved
- Notes: Also ASP
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): When painted on shaved skin in 2,600 milligram doses per kilogram of body weight, it caused tumors