Ferrous Lactate
Also known as: E585, Iron-II lactate, iron lactate
Ferrous lactate is authorized in the EU and U.S. as an iron source for fortification and is generally considered safe at permitted levels.
What it is
Ferrous lactate (E585) is the iron(II) salt of lactic acid, used as an iron fortificant and color stabilizer.
Iron source for fortification; color stabilizer (e.g., to darken green olives).
Why it's flagged
- GI side effects at high doses
- iron overdose risk
What regulators actually say
"Commission Regulation (EU) No 1129/2011 - Union list of food additives includes E 585 ferrous lactate."
"Ferrous lactate - PubChem compound record (CID 22197)."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Listed in FDA food substances; permitted as an iron source in fortified foods.
European Union — EFSA
Authorized as E585 (color stabilizer) and as a source of iron in food supplements.
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