Greenish white crystals or light green powder having a weak, characteristic smell.
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| Country | Status | Matched Term |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Approved | Ferrous lactate |
| European Union | Approved | Ferrous lactate |
| Australia and New Zealand | Not Permitted |
| Philippines | Approved | Ferrous lactate |
| Austria | Approved | Ferrous lactate |
| Belgium | Approved | Ferrous lactate |
| Bulgaria | Approved | Ferrous lactate |
| Cyprus | Approved | Ferrous lactate |
| Czech Republic | Approved | Ferrous lactate |
| Denmark | Approved | Ferrous lactate |
| Estonia | Approved | Ferrous lactate |
| Finland | Approved | Ferrous lactate |
| France | Approved | Ferrous lactate |
| Germany | Approved | Ferrous lactate |
| Greece | Approved | Ferrous lactate |
| Hungary | Approved | Ferrous lactate |
| Ireland | Approved | Ferrous lactate |
| Italy | Approved | Ferrous lactate |
| Latvia | Approved | Ferrous lactate |
| Lithuania | Approved | Ferrous lactate |
| Luxembourg | Approved | Ferrous lactate |
| Malta | Approved | Ferrous lactate |
| Netherlands | Approved | Ferrous lactate |
| Poland | Approved | Ferrous lactate |
| Portugal | Approved | Ferrous lactate |
| Romania | Approved | Ferrous lactate |
| Slovakia | Approved | Ferrous lactate |
| Slovenia | Approved | Ferrous lactate |
| Spain | Approved | Ferrous lactate |
| Sweden | Approved | Ferrous lactate |
| United Kingdom | Approved | Ferrous lactate |
| Australia | Not Permitted | |
| New Zealand | Not Permitted |
E585 - Ferrous lactate: Iron supplement. Found in infant formula. Acceptable daily intake (ADI): Up to 0,8 mg/kg bodyweight. Side effects: None known. Lactic acid and lactates can be consumed by all religious groups, vegans and vegetarians. Although the name refers to milk, it is not made from milk and thus suitable for people with milk allergy or lactose intolerance.
Iron (II) Lactate
(T-4)-bis((2S)-2-(hydroxy-kappaO)propanoato-kappaO)-iron
2-hydroxypropanoate; iron(+2) cation
2-hydroxypropanoate; iron(2+)
2-hydroxypropanoic acid iron(2+) salt (2:1)
iron dilactate
iron(2+) 2-hydroxypropanoate (2:1)
iron(2+) lactate
iron(2+) lactate (2:1)
(S)-bis(lactato-O1,O2)iron
lactic acid iron(2+) salt (2:1)
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| Supplier | Country | |
|---|---|---|
 | Hawkins Watts | Australia and New Zealand |
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