E-number: 579

Name: Ferrous Gluconate
Alternative Names :Fergon; Ferlucon; Ferronicum; Gluco-Ferrum; Iromon; Irox; Nionate.

Function: Colour retention agent, Flavouring
Status: Halaal
Source: synthetic chemical.

Health Info!!

Health Code: Red
Toxic in large amounts, diarrhoea, vomiting, may affect gastrointestinal tract, liver, stomach, caused tumours in mice

Uses: Infant formula, dietary food, preserved lipe olives
Other Uses: Iron supplements