Iron lactate

Iron lactate (CAS 7100-07-4), also designated E585, is the iron salt of lactic acid used as a mineral source and color stabilizer in food and pharmaceutical applications.

Where is Iron lactate used?

• Food manufacturing: color-retention agent in olives and preserved vegetables, maintaining a dark appearance through processing
• Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical products: iron source in oral iron supplementation
• Animal feed and agricultural nutrition: supplemental iron compound addressing deficiency in livestock and poultry diets
• Fortified food producers incorporate it into infant formulas and functional beverages where an organic iron salt is preferred over inorganic alternatives.

Good to know: Buyers should confirm purity levels and iron content specifications with suppliers, as these vary by grade and intended regulatory market.

Commercial specifications

• Food-grade material conforming to E585 specifications is the most commonly traded form
• Pharmaceutical-grade material available for nutraceutical and supplement applications requiring higher purity standards like USP or FCC