Ferrous Lactate

What is Ferrous Lactate?

Ferrous lactate also known as iron(II) lactate is a chemical compound consisting of one atom of iron (Fe2+) and two lactate anions. [1]

It is generally used to fortify foods with iron and as a color retention agent. [1]

History

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Source(s) Derived From	Other Natural Sources
Natural or Artificial?	Natural
References	Ferrous lactate - Wikipedia
Aliases (Also Known As)	Iron Lactate Color Key - (Click/Tap to View) Natural Natural & Possibly Unsafe Artificial Artificial & Possibly Unsafe Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources) Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources) & Possibly Unsafe

Action	User	Date/Time
Ingredient added	UPC Food Search	January 1, 2009 @ 2:14 AM