E Number
|
E579 |
Name
|
Ferrous gluconate |
Class
|
Others |
Groups
|
|
Additional details
|
Stabilizer, acidity regulator |
Origin
|
Synthetic |
Common applications
|
Black olive |
Observations
|
No adverse effects were observed |
Evaluation
|
Innocuous |
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Conditions of use in food categories
Category Number
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Category Name
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Maximum Level (mg/l or mg/kg as appropriate)
|
Details
|
Restrictions/exceptions
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04.2.2
| Fruit and vegetables in vinegar, oil, or brine | 150 | Expressed as Fe | only olives darkened by oxidation |
04.2.3
| Canned or bottled fruit and vegetables | 150 | Expressed as Fe | only olives darkened by oxidation |