E579 — Ferrous Gluconate

Used as: Colour stabiliser

Why is it used?

Ferrous Gluconate is used in food as colour stabiliser.

EU status

Authorised as a food additive in the EU (Regulation 1333/2008).

How it appears on a label

• “E579”
• “Ferrous Gluconate”
• “iron gluconate”

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