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Food additives data book - wordpres

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TECHNOLOGY OF USE IN FOODS: Affects Vitamin C stability. Phytic acid, fibres, phosphates, polyphenolics, some proteins, and organic<br />

acids can adversely affect iron absorption, whereas other compounds such as ascorbic acid and some<br />

amino acids enhance the absorption of this mineral<br />

FOOD SAFETY ISSUES: Toxicology: LD 50 (oral, rat) = 319 mg/kg<br />

LEGISLATION: USA: CANADA:<br />

GRAS for specified applications. For specific regulations, refer to Part D: Vitamins, Minerals and<br />

For adults and children 4 years Amino Acids of the <strong>Food</strong> and Drug. Regulations, Health and<br />

and older, Recommended Daily Welfare Canada. For adults and children 2 years and older,<br />

Intake is 18 mg iron Recommended Daily Intake is 14 mg iron. For children less than<br />

2 years old, Recommended Daily Intake is 7 mg iron<br />

UK and EUROPE:<br />

Recommended Daily AUSTRALIA/PACIFIC RIM:<br />

Allowance is 14 mg iron Japan: approved<br />

REFERENCES: Ash, M., and Ash, I. (1995) <strong>Food</strong> Additives: Electronic Hand<strong>book</strong>. Gower Publishing Company,<br />

Brookfield, VT, 05036, USA.<br />

Augustin, J., and Scarbrough, F. E. (1990) Nutritional Additives. In: Branen, A. L., Davidson, P. M.,<br />

and S. Salminen (Eds.), <strong>Food</strong> Additives, pp. 33–81.<br />

Budavari, S. (1996) The Merck Index, 12th edition.<br />

Health and Welfare Canada (1996) Part D: Vitamins, Minerals and Amino Acids. In: <strong>Food</strong> and Drug<br />

Regulations. Department of Health, Ottawa, ON, Canada.<br />

ANY OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION: 36.8% iron<br />

Ferrous sulphate, anhydrous 639

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