FERROUS GLYCINATE (processed with CITRIC ACID)
New specifications prepared at the 61st JECFA (2003), published in FNP 52 Add 11 (2003). The compound is suitable for use as a source of iron,
provided that the total intake of iron does not exceed the provisional maximum tolerable daily intake of 0.8 mg/kg of body weight for iron from all
sources allocated by the 27th meeting.
SYNONYMS Ferrous bisglycinate
DEFINITION Ferrous glycinate is an iron (II) chelate with an iron to glycine ratio of 1:2.
Ferrous glycinate (processed with citric acid) also contains citric acid. It is manufactured by reaction of reduced iron with glycine in the presence of citric
acid. The resulting product is spray dried without prior removal of the citric acid. The substance is highly hygroscopic and may contain water in variable
amounts.
Assay Not less than 21.6% and not more than 23.0% of iron (II) on the dried basis
DESCRIPTION A free-flowing, grey green, hygroscopic, fine powder.
FUNCTIONAL USES Nutrient
