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Iron, Elemental
Level 2 — Generally 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