Ingredient

Vitamins And Minerals: Iron

Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers add iron to foods to increase their nutritional value and help prevent iron …

What is Vitamins And Minerals: Iron?

Iron is an essential mineral naturally found in many foods. For food products, it is often added in various forms, such as ferrous sulfate or ferric pyrophosphate, which are manufactured chemical compounds.

Is Vitamins And Minerals: Iron vegan?

Vitamins And Minerals: Iron is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.

Is Vitamins And Minerals: Iron a major allergen?

Not a major allergen.

What is Vitamins And Minerals: Iron used for?

Manufacturers add iron to foods to increase their nutritional value and help prevent iron deficiency.

Is Vitamins And Minerals: Iron safe?

In the United States, various forms of iron used in food are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as nutrient supplements.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add iron to foods to increase their nutritional value and help prevent iron deficiency. It is commonly used to fortify cereals, bread, and other grain products.

Health notes

In the United States, various forms of iron used in food are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as nutrient supplements. Iron is vital for carrying oxygen in the blood and for overall health; however, excessive intake can be harmful. The US National Academies sets Tolerable Upper Intake Levels for iron. JECFA has also evaluated iron.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen.

Foods that contain Vitamins And Minerals: Iron

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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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