Ferrous Lactate Powder
- Ferrous lactate powder, CAS 5905-52-2
- INS 585 food additive reference
- Iron source for fortification and premixes
- Suitable for food, supplement, and nutrition projects
- COA, SDS/MSDS, sample, and bulk packaging support
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Quick Specs
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Quality
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Commercial Terms
MOQ
MOQ depends on packaging and specification.
Lead Time
3–7 working days for standard items; bulk orders by schedule.
Incoterms
EXW / FOB / CIF / DAP / DDP
Sample
Free sample (shipping charged)
Quality & Documents
COA (per batch) • SDS/MSDS • TDS/Spec sheet (on request). Additional statements depend on product and market.
Product Overview
Ferrous Lactate Powder is an iron lactate salt used as an iron source in food fortification, supplement, and nutritional premix applications.
It is usually supplied as greenish white to light green powder, and buyers often review CAS number, assay basis, elemental iron content, solubility, heavy metals, microbial limits, and documentation scope before technical or commercial evaluation.
It is commonly considered for fortified foods, dietary supplements, mineral premixes, and food additive projects, with sample supply and batch documentation available for sourcing reference.
Applications
Food Fortification
Used in suitable food fortification systems where an iron source is required.
Dietary Supplements
May be considered for supplement capsules, tablets, or mineral blends where local regulations and label requirements allow.
Nutritional Premixes
Suitable for vitamin-mineral premixes and iron-containing dry blends.
Food Additive Projects
Reviewed for food additive applications where INS 585 functionality and local permissions are relevant.
How to Choose the Right Grade / Form
Food Additive Grade
For food applications, choose ferrous lactate supported by food-grade documentation, COA, SDS/MSDS, and specification sheet.
Supplement Grade
For supplement use, review elemental iron content, assay, heavy metals, microbial limits, particle size, and excipient compatibility.
Premix Grade
For premixes and dry blends, review particle size, flowability, bulk density, and blending uniformity together with assay and iron content.
Confirm Specification
Confirm whether the project is positioned as food additive use, iron fortification, supplement use, or premix use before order confirmation.
Technical & Formulation Notes
Technical Notes
Ferrous lactate should be evaluated by chemical identity, iron basis, assay, and intended application because it may be used both as an iron source and as a food additive in certain contexts.
For procurement review, buyers should confirm CAS 5905-52-2, INS 585 reference, elemental iron content, appearance, solubility, heavy metals, microbial limits, and destination-market compliance.
Manufacturing & Process
Commercial ferrous lactate powder is typically produced through controlled reaction of a lactate source with iron compounds, followed by purification, drying, sieving, and packaging.
Batch consistency should be evaluated through appearance, identification, assay, elemental iron content, loss on drying, and microbiological testing according to the agreed specification.
Compatibility / Formulation Notes
For fortified foods, ferrous lactate should be evaluated for color impact, taste profile, oxidation behavior, and compatibility with the final food matrix.
For tablets and capsules, review particle size, flowability, blending uniformity, and compatibility with excipients.
For premix systems, bulk density, segregation risk, moisture control, and interaction with vitamins and minerals should be tested before scale-up.
For food additive applications, local use permissions and maximum use levels should be confirmed before commercial formulation.
Extended QC & Test Items
Extended quality review may include appearance, identification, assay, elemental iron content, loss on drying, residue on ignition, heavy metals, arsenic, lead, cadmium, mercury, total plate count, yeast and mold, E. coli, and Salmonella.
Product specifications
| Test | Specification | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Greenish white to light green powder | Visual |
| Identification | Conforms to reference standard | IR / Chemical reaction |
| Assay | Per agreed specification | Titration / ICP |
| Elemental Iron | Per agreed specification | ICP-OES / AAS |
| Solubility | Per agreed specification | In-house |
| Loss on Drying | Per agreed specification | USP / In-house |
| Residue on Ignition | Per agreed specification | USP / In-house |
| Heavy Metals | Per agreed specification | ICP-MS / AAS |
| Lead | Per agreed specification | ICP-MS / AAS |
| Arsenic | Per agreed specification | ICP-MS / AAS |
| Cadmium | Per agreed specification | ICP-MS / AAS |
| Mercury | Per agreed specification | ICP-MS / AAS |
| Total Plate Count | Per agreed specification | USP / ISO |
| Yeast & Mold | Per agreed specification | USP / ISO |
| E. coli | Negative | USP / ISO |
| Salmonella | Negative | USP / ISO |
Storage, Shelf Life & Packaging
Storage
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place in tightly sealed containers.
Protect from moisture, high humidity, air exposure, direct sunlight, and incompatible materials during storage, handling, and transportation.
Shelf Life
Typical shelf life is 24 months when stored in unopened original packaging under recommended conditions.
Actual shelf life should be confirmed according to the batch COA, packaging format, and storage environment.
Packaging & Logistics
Sample Packing
Small evaluation packs can be arranged for laboratory evaluation, formulation testing, food additive review, and preliminary quality confirmation.
Bulk Packing
Bulk supply can be packed in aluminum foil bags, paper bags, or fiber drums with inner liners according to quantity and shipping route.
Customization
Elemental iron target, particle size, packaging size, labeling, and documentation requirements can be discussed by project.
Logistics & Documents
Export-ready packaging and shipping documents can be prepared according to order and destination-market requirements.
Supply, Documentation & Customization
Documents & Compliance
COA, SDS/MSDS, and TDS/spec sheet available based on product and market requirements.
Customization & Private Label
Custom packing, private label, and labeling support available depending on product type and order scope.
Commercial Support
Sample, lead time, and incoterm options can be discussed according to destination market and supply plan.
Why Source From Lifeworth
Defined Spec Clarity
We help buyers confirm iron form, CAS number, INS reference, assay basis, elemental iron content, QC items, and document scope before order confirmation.
Customizable Key Target
Elemental iron target, particle size, packaging size, labeling requirements, and supporting documents can be discussed according to formulation and market needs.
Batch Documentation Support
Commercial batches can be supported with COA, SDS/MSDS, TDS, and agreed quality documents for internal review and procurement records.
Export-Ready Bulk Supply
We support sample evaluation, bulk packaging, export documentation, and international shipping coordination for food additive, supplement, and premix buyers.
FAQ
1) What is Ferrous Lactate Powder?
Ferrous Lactate Powder is an iron lactate salt used as an iron source in food fortification, supplement, premix, and food additive-related applications where local regulations allow.
2) What is the CAS number of ferrous lactate?
The commonly referenced CAS number for ferrous lactate is 5905-52-2. Buyers should confirm CAS number, INS reference, elemental iron content, and specification sheet before order confirmation.
3) Is ferrous lactate a food additive?
Ferrous lactate is associated with INS 585 and may be used as a food additive in certain contexts. Buyers should confirm local permissions, use levels, and labeling requirements.
4) What should buyers check when sourcing ferrous lactate?
Buyers should review assay, elemental iron content, solubility, heavy metals, microbial limits, color impact, particle size, and documentation scope.
5) What documents can Lifeworth provide?
Available documents may include COA, SDS/MSDS, TDS or specification sheet, allergen statement, GMO statement, heavy metal information, microbial results, and other project-related documents where applicable.
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