Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Ingredient Name
- Mineral Type
- Food Ingredients Functions
- Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
- Ingredients
- Ferrous Gluconate
- Food Additive Number
- E 579, INS 579
Features & Benefits
- Food Ingredients Features
- Health Claims For IRON
- Iron contributes to the normal function of the immune system
- Iron contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue
- Iron contributes to normal formation of red blood cells and hemoglobin
- Iron contributes to normal oxygen transport in the body
- Iron has a role in the process of cell division
- Iron contributes to normal cognitive development of children
- Iron contributes to normal cognitive function
- Iron contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Food & Nutrition Applications
- Formulation
Iron fortification may cause:
- Metallic attertaste
- Unacceptable tlavor
- Undesirable color changes
- Degradation of vitam ins
Color changes of ferrous salts is due to the oxidation of ferrous to ferric iron. Vitamin C is degraded in presence of oxygen and ferrous iron. It is important to exclude oxygen during processing and storage of beverages (air resistant packages, degassing, elimination of head space air, use of nitrogen). Gray color development can be prevented by buffering at a pH between 3.0 and 6.5 with citric or malic acid.
Properties
- Taste
- Slightly metallic
- Solubility
- 100
- Solubilized Iron
- 12.5
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Iron Content | 12.5 | % (w/w) | — |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
Technical Details & Test Data
- Bioavailability
Compound Solubility (g/L at 20°C) Iron Content % w/w Solubilized Iron (g) Taste Ferrous gluconate 100 12.5 12.5 Slightly metallic Ferrous citrate 0.5 20 0.1 Strongly metallic Ferrous lactate 20 19 38 Strongly metallic Ferrous sulfate 20 20 4 Bitter taste and aftertaste The iron content of GIVOBIO Fe601 (ferrous gluconate) may be lower compared to other iron salts, but the solubilized iron is much higher. Also, taste plays an important role in liquid formulation: GIOVOBIO Fe601 is the best choice as it tastes less metallic than other ferrous salts, especially when compared to ferrous sulfate. One study on the effectiveness and tolerability of oral liquid ferrous gluconate in iron-deficiency anemia in pregnancy and in the immediate post-partum period, has been shown that ferrous gluconate in liquid form is more effective and better tolerated than any over other liquid or solid form containing elemental iron. [1] Isaltis’ salt is different from other salts in the market because it does not precipitate over time as the content of ferric ion in Isaltis’ product is low. Isaltis provides technical support, different grades for pharmaceutics and food, and also CEP (European DMF) for product registration