Ingredient

Zinc Sulfate

Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Zinc sulfate is added to foods as a nutrient to fortify products with zinc, …

What is Zinc Sulfate?

Zinc sulfate is a mineral salt that occurs naturally as the mineral zincosite. It is typically produced industrially by treating zinc metal, zinc oxide, or zinc carbonate with sulfuric acid. It appears as a white crystalline powder or colorless crystals.

Is Zinc Sulfate vegan?

Zinc Sulfate is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.

Is Zinc Sulfate gluten-free?

Zinc sulfate is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens and does not contain gluten.

What is Zinc Sulfate used for?

Zinc sulfate is added to foods as a nutrient to fortify products with zinc, an essential mineral.

Is Zinc Sulfate safe?

In the U.S., zinc sulfate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a nutrient.

Why it's used

Zinc sulfate is added to foods as a nutrient to fortify products with zinc, an essential mineral. It is commonly found in dietary supplements, infant formulas, and fortified cereals. It can also be used as a food additive for other purposes, such as a firming agent.

Health notes

In the U.S., zinc sulfate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a nutrient. Zinc is an essential mineral for human health, involved in immune function, wound healing, and cell growth. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated zinc sulfate and established an acceptable daily intake. Evidence does not suggest adverse effects from typical dietary intake.

Allergen info

Zinc sulfate is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens and does not contain gluten.

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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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