Ferrous Sulphate A.A.S.®

Chemical Family: Minerals

Ferrous Sulfate A.A.S.® is a iron source of high solubility that allows mineral sources to be incorporated in small volumes as product constituents. The high solubility facilitates the incorporation of the mineral sources into the food process.

Properties

Pharma and Nutraceuticals Functions: Mineral Source

Product families

Applications

Agriculture & Feed — Animal Health & Nutrition

Birds & Poultry
Pets
Ruminants

Food & Nutrition — Beverage

Energy Drinks
Functional & Flavored Water
Juice & Juice Drinks
Sports Drinks
Tea Cocoa & Coffee

Food & Nutrition — Food

Bakery
Cereals & Snacks
Confectionery
Dairy
Desserts & Fruit Preparations
Infant & Baby Food
Savory & Culinary

Food & Nutrition — Nutrition & Well Being

Functional Foods
Nutraceuticals & Supplements

Product Families

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Nutraceuticals & Supplements

Minerals

Food Ingredients — Nutrition & Fortification

Minerals

Animal Feed & Nutrition — Nutritional Ingredients

Minerals

Other characteristics

Brand: Stabilized Mineral Sources A.A.S.
Features: Excellent Bioavailability, Increases Iron Absorption
Functions: Mineral Source
Ingredient Name: Ferrous Sulfate
Markets: Agriculture & Feed
Food & Nutrition
Appearance: Ochre pale slightly greenish powder, fine, free flowing and hygroscopic.
Shelf LIfe: 2 years
Mineral Type: Iron
Technology: Animal Feed & Nutrition
Food Ingredients
Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals
Packaging Type: Bags
Storage Condition: Keep tightly closed in the original container.
Store in a cool area (8 to 20°C).
Keep away from light.
Main Characteristics: Stability in micro-dispersion not altering the taste, smell, color or texture while undergoing thermal processes.; High bio-availability / physiologically available from the food.; High solubility in water. Product provides translucent colorless solutions.
Applications: As a Iron nutrient.
In dietary supplements.
Food fortification.
Powder milk and dairy drinks and Infant formula.
Multi-mineral, Multi-vitamin formulations
Dietary and food suplements
Soy/Whey products and beverages.
Chocolate Chocolate drinks.
Packaging Information: Double polyethylene bag in 10Kg paper bags.
Food Ingredients Features: Excellent Bioavailability
Increases Iron Absorption
Food Ingredients Functions: Mineral Source
Food and Nutrition Applications: Cheese
Chocolate Drinks
Chocolates
Desserts
Dietary Supplements
Dried Milk Products
Flavored Water
Fruit Juice
Animal Feed & Nutrition Functions: Mineral Source

Technical data

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Characteristic	Value	Unit
Solubility (In distilled water at 5 % w/w)	Greenish and translucent solution.	—
pH Solution (In distilled water at 5 %)	1.8 - 3.8	—
Iron Content	9.9 - 12.1	% w/w
Loss on Drying (at 105°C)	max. 10	% w/w

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