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Iron Sulfate

What is Iron Sulfate?

Iron Sulfate may refer to either Iron(II) sulfate (Ferrous Sulfate) or Iron(III) sulfate (Ferric Sulfate). Both are chemical compounds of iron and sulfate. [1] [2] [3]

Iron sulfate (II) is often used to treat iron deficiency and to fortify some foods. [2]


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Products containing Iron Sulfate


The percentage represents the approximate total number of food products from UPC Food Search's data that contain the ingredient, "Iron Sulfate".
The data is calculated from UPC Food Search's product data only, and is not meant to reflect all food products regionally or globally.

Source(s) Derived From

 Other Natural Sources

Natural or Artificial?

 Natural

References
  1. Iron sulfate - Wikipedia
  2. Iron(II) sulfate - Wikipedia
  3. Iron(III) sulfate - Wikipedia

Aliases (Also Known As)


 Ferric Sulfate
Ferrous Sulfate
Ferrous Sulfate Heptahydrate
Ferrous Sulfate Monohydrate
Ferrous Sulphate

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  • Artificial & Possibly Unsafe
  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources)
  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources) & Possibly Unsafe

Revision History

Action User Date/Time
Ingredient addedUPC Food SearchJanuary 1, 2009 @ 2:14 AM

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