Ferrous lactate

Ferrous lactate (CAS 5905-52-2), also known by its food additive designation E585, is an iron(II) salt of lactic acid used as a bioavailable iron source and color stabilizer.

Where is Ferrous lactate used?

• Food manufacturing: color retention agent
• Olives: maintains black color through iron-polyphenol complex formation
• Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical: iron deficiency supplements like tablets and capsules
• Liquid tonics: mild gastric profile supports patient compliance
• Animal feed and premix: bioavailable iron source for livestock and poultry nutrition
• Functional drinks, infant formulas and fortified cereals: mineral fortification ingredient
• Iron dilactate offers higher gastrointestinal tolerability than inorganic iron salts.

Good to know: Iron dilactate offers higher gastrointestinal tolerability compared to inorganic iron salts. Standard grades include food-grade and FCC-compliant specifications, with pharmaceutical-grade material available to USP and Ph. Eur. standards.

Commercial specifications

• Bulk supply typically in 25 kg bags
• Documentation packages support regulatory submissions in food and pharma markets