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Siderite

What is Siderite?

Siderite also known as ferrous carbonate is a mineral composed of iron carbonate. It is a valuable iron mineral, since it is 48% iron and contains no sulfur or phosphorus. [1]



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Other Ingredient Information

Products containing Siderite


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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. Siderite - Wikipedia

Aliases (Also Known As)


 Ferrous Carbonate
Iron Carbonate

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  • 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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