Additives
Ferrous Lactate (E585): What It Is and Is It Safe?
Safe
Colour Stabiliser / Iron Supplement
Iron(II) salt of lactic acid. Used to maintain colour in black olives and as an iron fortification agent. Safe and provides a useful source of dietary iron.
- Category
- Colour Stabiliser / Iron Supplement
- Typically used in
- Black olives, fortified foods
- Regulatory status
- Approved EU/USA/UK
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