Is iron powder the same as Elemental Iron (Reduced Iron)?

Yes — iron powder and Elemental Iron (Reduced Iron) refer to the same ingredient in our catalogue.

Is reduced iron the same as Elemental Iron (Reduced Iron)?

Yes — reduced iron and Elemental Iron (Reduced Iron) refer to the same ingredient in our catalogue.

Is elemental iron the same as Elemental Iron (Reduced Iron)?

Yes — elemental iron and Elemental Iron (Reduced Iron) refer to the same ingredient in our catalogue.

Is елементарно желязо the same as Elemental Iron (Reduced Iron)?

Yes — елементарно желязо and Elemental Iron (Reduced Iron) refer to the same ingredient in our catalogue.

Elemental Iron (Reduced Iron) — what it is & is it safe?

What is Elemental Iron (Reduced Iron)?

Fine reduced-iron powder used to fortify cereals and baked goods. A different chemical form from ferrous sulphate or iron pyrophosphate; nutritionally serves the same iron-fortification purpose.

Is Elemental Iron (Reduced Iron) safe?

Elemental Iron (Reduced Iron) has no known health concerns in the amounts typically used in food.

Score impact: No penalty on the FoodsScan score (FoodsScan scores run 0–100, where 100 is best.)

Found in 9 of 9,954 analysed products in the FoodsScan database.

Regulatory sources: EFSA

Also known as

Elemental Iron (Reduced Iron) is also known as iron powder, reduced iron, elemental iron, елементарно желязо — these all refer to the same ingredient.

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