Biofer®
- Chemical Family
- Minerals
Biofer® is ferrous sulfate with Vitamin C microencapsulated in liposomes. It may be used as a food additive and also for production of capsules, tablets and pills of iron supplements.
Properties
- Pharma and Nutraceuticals Functions
- Mineral Source
Product families
Applications
- Pets
- Energy Drinks
- Juice & Juice Drinks
- Tea Cocoa & Coffee
- Bakery
- Cereals & Snacks
- Confectionery
- Dairy
- Savory & Culinary
- Functional Foods
- Nutraceuticals & Supplements
Product Families
- Minerals
- Minerals
- Minerals
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Lipotech's Liposomes
- Features
Excellent Bioavailability, Increases Iron Absorption
- Functions
- Mineral Source
- Ingredient Name
- Ferrous Sulfate
- Odor
- Soft characteristic
- Markets
- Agriculture & Feed
- Food & Nutrition
- Appearance
- Creamy greenish-grey viscous
- Shelf LIfe
- 2 years
- Mineral Type
- Iron
- Technology
- Animal Feed & Nutrition
- Food Ingredients
- Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals
- Packaging Type
- Bags
- Bottles
- Boxes
- Storage Condition
Keep tightly closed in original container, no air chamber, stored in a fresh area (+8°C to +15°C), Do not freeze. Do not store under 6°C.
- 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.; Stable in the food under customary
- Applications
- 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.
- Balance food for pets.
- Fruit pulp juice and powder.
- Bakery products, pasta and snacks.
- Packaging Information
Plastic bottles, sealed with an PEAD – aluminum foil, with plastic cap and conveniently labeled. Carton, containing plastic bottles, secured in a plastic box (expanded polyurethane - Insulation material). Conveniently Labeled.
- Food Ingredients Features
- Excellent Bioavailability
- Increases Iron Absorption
- Food Ingredients Functions
- Mineral Source
- Food and Nutrition Applications
- Chocolate Drinks
- Chocolates
- Dietary Supplements
- Dried Milk Products
- Fruit Juice
- Juices
- Milk Powder
- Pasta
- Animal Feed & Nutrition Functions
- Mineral Source
Technical data
Table 1 of 2
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| pH | 3.2 - 4.2 | — |
| Density (Relative to Water at 20 - 25°C) | 1.17 - 1.21 | — |
| Iron Content | 5.25 - 6.90 | % w/w |
Table 2 of 2
4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Total Aerobes | max. 1000 | CFU/g |
| Enterobacteriaceae (in 1g) | Absent | — |
| Coliforms (in 1g) | Absent | — |
| Yeasts and Moulds | max. 100 | CFU/g |
