Food and Pharmaceutical Grade Ferrous Glycinate: A Superior Iron Supplement
Ferrous glycinate is a high-quality, chelated iron compound widely used in food and pharmaceutical applications due to its excellent bioavailability and gentle tolerability. As a stable complex of iron and glycine, it offers superior absorption compared to conventional iron salts like ferrous sulfate, minimizing gastrointestinal irritation—a common issue with traditional iron supplements.
This ingredient meets strict food and pharmaceutical-grade standards, ensuring safety and efficacy. It is commonly incorporated into dietary supplements, fortified foods (such as cereals and beverages), and clinical nutrition products to address iron deficiency anemia. Its neutral taste and solubility also make it ideal for functional food formulations without altering flavor profiles.

Key advantages include:
Enhanced Absorption: The glycine chelate protects iron from inhibitors like phytates, improving uptake.
Gentle on Stomach: Reduces side effects like nausea or constipation.
Versatility: Suitable for tablets, capsules, powders, and liquid formulations.
Ideal for prenatal vitamins, sports nutrition, and pediatric products, ferrous glycinate represents an advanced solution for sustainable iron supplementation. Regulatory-compliant and allergen-free, it aligns with global health standards (e.g., FDA, EFSA).
Optional add-on for manufacturers: “For optimal dosing and formulation guidance, consult technical specifications to leverage its stability in pH-sensitive products.”
| Product | Ferrous Gluconate | ||
| CAS No. | 299-29-6 | ||
| Chemical formula | C4H8FeN2O4 | ||
| Molecular Weight | 203.9 | ||
| Description | Brown Powder | ||
| Package | 25kg/bag | ||
| According | Enterprise Standard | ||
| Iron (II) (on dried basis), W/% | ≥20 % | ||
| Iron (III) (on dried basis), W/% | ≤2.0% | ||
| Loss on drying | ≤7.0 % | ||
| pH | 6.0-8.0 | ||
| Mercury | ≤ 0.1 ppm | ||
| Cadmium | ≤ 1 ppm | ||
| Arsenic | ≤ 1 ppm | ||
| Lead | ≤3 ppm | ||
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