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Ferrous Sulfate(E585)

Level 3 — ContestedIn Winter's Dictionary

Ferrous Sulfate is a nutrient mineral — Source of iron used medicinally

Also: Iron Vitriol

What it does

Source of iron used medicinally

Where you'll see it

Iron supplements

Regulatory status

  • US FDA: GRAS
  • Notes: Also ASP

Sources

  • A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): A source of iron used medicinally