Iron(II) gluconate, or ferrous gluconate,is a black compound often used as an iron supplement. It is the iron(II) salt of gluconic acid. It is marketed under brand names such as Fergon, Ferralet, and Simron.Ferrous gluconate is effectively used in the treatment of hypochromic anemia. The use of this compound compared with other iron preparations results in satisfactory reticulocyte responses, a high percentage utilization of iron, and daily increase in hemoglobin that a normal level occurs in a reasonably short time.Ferrous gluconate is also used as a food additive when processing black olives. It is represented by the food labeling E number E579 in Europe. It imparts a uniform jet black colour to the olives.
| ITEM | STANDARD |
| Description | Meet the Requirements |
| Assay(Based on dry basis) | 97.0%~102.0% |
| Identification | AB(+) |
| Loss on drying | 6.5%~10.0% |
| Chloride | 0.07% Max. |
| Sulfate | 0.1% Max. |
| Arsenic | 3ppm Max. |
| PH(@ 20 deng c) | 4.0-5.5 |
| Bulk Density(kg/m3) | 650-850 |
| Mercury | 3ppm Max. |
| Lead | 10ppm Max. |
| Reducing Sugar | No red Precipitate |
| Organic Volatile Impurities | Meet the requirements |
| Total Aerobic Count | 1000/g Max. |
| Total Molds | 100/g Max. |
| Total Yeasts | 100/g Max. |
| E-Coli | Absent |
| Salmonella | Absent |