Ingredient

Salt And Ferrous Gluconate

Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
This ingredient is primarily used in pickled vegetables like olives and peppers to help …

What is Salt And Ferrous Gluconate?

Salt and ferrous gluconate is a combination of sodium chloride (common salt) and ferrous gluconate, an iron salt. Ferrous gluconate is made by reacting gluconic acid with an iron source, often iron(II) carbonate. It is commonly used as a colorant and firming agent.

Is Salt And Ferrous Gluconate vegan?

Salt And Ferrous Gluconate is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.

Is Salt And Ferrous Gluconate gluten-free?

It is also gluten-free.

Is Salt And Ferrous Gluconate a major allergen?

Neither salt nor ferrous gluconate are derived from any of the 9 major allergens.

What is Salt And Ferrous Gluconate used for?

This ingredient is primarily used in pickled vegetables like olives and peppers to help them maintain their color and firmness.

Is Salt And Ferrous Gluconate safe?

In the US, salt is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as intended.

Why it's used

This ingredient is primarily used in pickled vegetables like olives and peppers to help them maintain their color and firmness. It acts as a color adjunct and firming agent, preventing them from becoming too soft during processing and storage.

Health notes

In the US, salt is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as intended. Ferrous gluconate is also permitted for use in food. The FDA has evaluated its safety as a food additive. While iron is an essential nutrient, excessive iron intake can be harmful. JECFA has evaluated ferrous gluconate and did not specify a numerical ADI. There is ongoing research into the health effects of sodium intake.

Allergen info

Neither salt nor ferrous gluconate are derived from any of the 9 major allergens. It is also gluten-free.

Foods that contain Salt And Ferrous Gluconate

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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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