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Food Grade Ferrous Gluconate
Ferrous gluconate, the molecular formula is C12H22O14Fe·2H2O, and the relative molecular mass is 482.18. It can be used as a color protectant and nutritional fortifier in food. It can be made by neutralizing gluconic acid with reduced iron. Ferrous gluconate is characterized by high bioavailability, good solubility in water, mild flavor without astringency, and is more fortified in milk beverages, but it is also easy to cause changes in food color and flavor, which limits its application to a certain extent.
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Industrial Grade Ferrous Gluconate
Ferrous gluconate is yellow gray or light green yellow fine powder or particles. It is easily soluble in water (10g / 100mg warm water), almost insoluble in ethanol. 5% aqueous solution is acidic to litmus, and the addition of glucose can make it stable. It smells like caramel.
