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Elemental Iron
Elemental Iron
Low concern
Elemental iron is an FDA-approved nutrient fortificant added to enriched grain products to prevent iron deficiency anemia. It is GRAS (21 CFR 184.1375).
Found in
159 products
What it is
Reduced iron metal in fine powder form (carbonyl, electrolytic, or hydrogen-reduced) used as a nutrient fortificant.
Iron fortification / nutrient supplementation.
Why it's flagged
- pediatric overdose risk from concentrated supplements (not fortified foods)
What regulators actually say
"The ingredient is used as a nutrient supplement as defined in §170.3(o)(20) of this chapter."
"Iron is added to many fortified foods, including breads, ready-to-eat cereals, and infant formulas."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS as a nutrient under 21 CFR 184.1375 (iron, reduced)
European Union — EFSA
EFSA has set Tolerable Upper Intake Levels for iron
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