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Iron, Elemental

Level 2Generally safeIn Winter's Dictionary

Iron, Elemental is a nutrient mineral — Mineral element; added to enriched cereals, bread, cornmeal

What it does

Mineral element; added to enriched cereals, bread, cornmeal

Where you'll see it

Enriched cereals, bread, beverages including milk, poultry stuffing

What the research says

Potentially toxic in all forms.

Regulatory status

  • US FDA: GRAS

Sources

  • A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): iron is potentially toxic in all forms