Product name:Ferrous lactate
CAS:5905-52-2
Molecular Formula:C6H10FeO6
Formula Weight:233.99
Specification:25g
Description:
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.
Ferrous lactate is green white crystalline powder or crystals. Slightly smelly, slightly sweet metallic taste. The product becomes yellowish brown with ferric salt when exposed to moisture or oxidized in aqueous solution. Light promotes oxidation. Iron reacts easily with other food additives. Soluble in water, a clear green liquid, acidic. It's almost insoluble in ethanol.
Ferrous lactate is a good food iron fortifier with better absorption than inorganic iron. China's regulations can be used for bonbons, the use of 600 ~ 1200mg/kg(iron, the same below); It can also be used for dairy products and baby food, and the dosage is 60 ~ 100mg/kg. It can also be used for cereals and their products, and the dosage is 24 ~ 48mg/kg. It can also be used for drinks, and the dosage is 10 ~ 20mg/kg.
Ferrous lactate is a food and feed additive and anemia drug. Adults need 16mg daily and infants 6mg daily. As an iron fortifier, the amount of flour in the United States is 3mg/100g, the amount of bread is 2mg/100g, and the amount of milk powder is 6mg/100g. Iron compounds are not stable to light and iron ions can react with antioxidants to stain.