Ferrous gluconate

ingredient

About

Ferrous gluconate, or iron(II) gluconate, is the iron(II) salt of gluconic acid. It is a black compound often used as an iron supplement.^[1] As a food additive it is used in processing black olives, giving them a uniform jet-black colour. In Europe it carries the E number E579.^[1]

Products (1)

Unico Sliced Ripe Olives 375 ml
Unico · 375 ml · can · Olives (Shelf Stable)
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Also known as

Iron(II) gluconate en
Gluconate ferreux fr
E579

References

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