Ingredient

Sea Salt And Ferrous Gluconate

Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Ferrous gluconate is added to foods as a nutrient to fortify them with iron. …

What is Sea Salt And Ferrous Gluconate?

Sea salt is salt harvested from evaporated seawater. Ferrous gluconate is an iron salt made from gluconic acid, which is produced by fermenting glucose. It is often added to foods as a source of iron.

Is Sea Salt And Ferrous Gluconate vegan?

Sea 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 Sea Salt And Ferrous Gluconate a major allergen?

Not a major allergen.

What is Sea Salt And Ferrous Gluconate used for?

Ferrous gluconate is added to foods as a nutrient to fortify them with iron.

Is Sea Salt And Ferrous Gluconate safe?

Ferrous gluconate is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a nutrient or for color.

Why it's used

Ferrous gluconate is added to foods as a nutrient to fortify them with iron. It is also used as a color adjunct, particularly in olives, to help maintain their black color during processing. It appears in products like pickles, olives, and relishes.

Health notes

Ferrous gluconate is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a nutrient or for color. Iron is an essential mineral for human health. Excessive iron intake can be harmful, but typical dietary intake from fortified foods is generally considered safe. JECFA and EFSA have evaluated iron compounds.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen. Not derived from major allergens.

Foods that contain Sea Salt And Ferrous Gluconate

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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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