Manganous Oxide

What is Manganous Oxide?

Manganous oxide is made from Manganous dioxide. It is mostly used as a colorant in food products.

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Source(s) Derived From	Other Natural Sources, Chemical (Synthetic) Sources MnO occurs in nature as the rare mineral manganosite. [1] Commercially it is prepared by reduction of MnO2 with hydrogen, carbon monoxide or methane [1]
Natural or Artificial?	Artificial
References	Manganese(II) oxide - Wikipedia
Aliases (Also Known As)	None found

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