Ferrous gluconate (E579)
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What is Ferrous gluconate (E579)?
Ferrous gluconate (E579) is a form of iron used mainly to keep black olives their deep colour. The amounts in food are not a concern. It's fine; only high-dose iron supplements can irritate the stomach, and people with haemochromatosis need to watch their total iron.
What is Yasno’s verdict on Ferrous gluconate?
Yasno’s verdict on Ferrous gluconate: Fine. No meaningful concern at normal amounts.
Is Ferrous gluconate allowed in the EU?
EU status of Ferrous gluconate: Permitted as a food additive. Conditions and limits come from the regulation cited below. Yasno summarises them and does not replace the legal text.
| Where | EU | US |
|---|---|---|
| Food | Permitted as a food additive | Not recorded |
What else is it called?
- Ferroglyconicum
- Glucoferron
- Iron(II) Gluconate
- Biofergate
Sources
- EU Food Additives Register — POL-FAD-IMPORT-3249, European Commission (DG SANTE), 2011
- EFSA’s 2024 review of iron, European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), 2024
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