Fine yellowish-grey or pale greenish-yellow powder or granules having a slight odour resembling that of burnt sugar.
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| Country | Status | Matched Term |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Approved | Ferrous gluconate |
| European Union | Approved | Ferrous gluconate |
| Australia and New Zealand | Approved | Ferrous gluconate |
| Philippines | Approved | Ferrous gluconate |
| Austria | Approved | Ferrous gluconate |
| Belgium | Approved | Ferrous gluconate |
| Bulgaria | Approved | Ferrous gluconate |
| Cyprus | Approved | Ferrous gluconate |
| Czech Republic | Approved | Ferrous gluconate |
| Denmark | Approved | Ferrous gluconate |
| Estonia | Approved | Ferrous gluconate |
| Finland | Approved | Ferrous gluconate |
| France | Approved | Ferrous gluconate |
| Germany | Approved | Ferrous gluconate |
| Greece | Approved | Ferrous gluconate |
| Hungary | Approved | Ferrous gluconate |
| Ireland | Approved | Ferrous gluconate |
| Italy | Approved | Ferrous gluconate |
| Latvia | Approved | Ferrous gluconate |
| Lithuania | Approved | Ferrous gluconate |
| Luxembourg | Approved | Ferrous gluconate |
| Malta | Approved | Ferrous gluconate |
| Netherlands | Approved | Ferrous gluconate |
| Poland | Approved | Ferrous gluconate |
| Portugal | Approved | Ferrous gluconate |
| Romania | Approved | Ferrous gluconate |
| Slovakia | Approved | Ferrous gluconate |
| Slovenia | Approved | Ferrous gluconate |
| Spain | Approved | Ferrous gluconate |
| Sweden | Approved | Ferrous gluconate |
| United Kingdom | Approved | Ferrous gluconate |
| Australia | Approved | Ferrous gluconate |
| New Zealand | Approved | Ferrous gluconate |
E579 - Ferrous gluconate: Diarrhoea, vomitting, gastrointestinal upsets. Research showed it causd tumours in mice. Regard with caution
E579 - Ferrous gluconate: Diarrhoea, vomitting, gastrointestinal upsets. Research showed it causd tumours in mice. Regard with caution
E579 - Ferrous gluconate: In small amounts it is safe but may cause gastrointestinal stress. Used in the treatment of iron deficiency anaemia. Restricted in the USA for colouring olives only as is known to cause death in children up to 24 months with only 1 - 2 grams!
E579 - Ferrous gluconate: Colour-retention agent; derived from iron and glucose; used in olives, iron supplements; safe in small amounts.
Iron Gluconate
Gluconic acid iron salt
Iron (II) di-D-gluconate
Iron; (2R,3R,4S,5S)-2,3,4,5,6-pentahydroxyhexanoic acid
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| Supplier | Country | |
|---|---|---|
 | Hawkins Watts | Australia and New Zealand |
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