Ferrous Sulfate
EATLABEL VERDICT
Caution Required
Daily intake limits or allergy advisory
-6 pts
Overview & Primary Purpose
Standard highly bioavailable iron salt reversing nutritional anemia; universally fortified in breads and cereals.
Official Category: Nutritional Enrichment (영양강화제)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
Approved
Standard bioavailable iron fortifier
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United States (FDA)
의무 곡류 강화 성분
Standard iron source in enriched grains
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European Union (EFSA)
Approved
Authorized; may cause mild constipation at high doses
Commonly Found Foods
Iron-enriched cerealsenriched floursinfant iron drops
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Ferrous fumarate✓ Heme iron
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