Enriched Iron
What is Enriched Iron?
Iron is a mineral naturally found in many foods. Enriched iron is added to foods like flour and cereals to increase their iron content. This process helps restore iron lost during the refining of grains.
Is Enriched Iron vegan?
Enriched Iron is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Enriched Iron gluten-free?
Gluten is not present in iron.
Is Enriched Iron a major allergen?
Iron itself is not an allergen.
What is Enriched Iron used for?
Enriched iron is added to foods as a nutrient to help fortify them.
Is Enriched Iron safe?
Iron is an essential nutrient for human health, playing a key role in oxygen transport.
Why it's used
Enriched iron is added to foods as a nutrient to help fortify them. It is commonly found in refined grain products such as bread, pasta, and cereals, as well as in some baked goods. Manufacturers add it to improve the nutritional value of these staple foods.
Health notes
Iron is an essential nutrient for human health, playing a key role in oxygen transport. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) considers iron safe when added to foods as a nutrient. Excessive iron intake can be harmful, but this is rare from food sources alone. JECFA has evaluated iron and established an acceptable daily intake.
Allergen info
Iron itself is not an allergen. It is not derived from any of the 9 major allergens. Gluten is not present in iron.
Foods that contain Enriched Iron
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