Origin:
Natural minerals, but commercially made from iron powder.
Function & characteristics:
Only used for surface coating
Products:
Widely used
Acceptable Daily Intake:
Up to 0.5 mg/kg bodyweight
Side effects :
No side effects known.
Dietary restrictions :
None, E172 can be consumed by all religious groups, vegans and vegetarians. The iron is not absorbed in the body.
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