Ferrous Lactate

Ferrous lactate is a compound that functions both as an organic salt and as a supplement of iron, and it is considered a better choice than inorganic iron salts in the treatment of iron-deficiency anemia and in food nutrition fortification.

Food Field

As a legally approved food nutrient fortifier, its main purpose is to address the problem of 'iron-deficiency anemia' in the population, while also having certain processing functions.

Infant formula: Meets the high demand for iron during rapid growth in infants (prevents iron-deficiency anemia); Dairy products and dairy alternatives: Fortifies iron content and improves nutritional balance

Cereals and baked goods: Compensates for iron loss during refining processes

Solid beverages and meal replacement foods: Provides convenient iron supplementation, suitable for fast-paced eating habits, such as iron-fortified solid beverages and meal replacement drinks (mainly targeted at women and vegetarians)

Meat products: Serves both as a color protector and a nutrient fortifier.

Medical Field

As a commonly used oral iron preparation in clinical practice, it is suitable for iron deficiency anemia caused by various factors (such as insufficient dietary iron intake, chronic blood loss, and increased iron requirements during pregnancy and lactation).

Feed Field

This product is used to prevent and treat iron deficiency diseases in livestock, poultry, and aquatic animals, and to improve production performance.

• Newborn piglets: Newborn piglets are prone to 'iron deficiency anemia' due to the low iron content in sow's milk. Adding ferrous lactate to the feed can reduce mortality and increase weight gain rate.

• Chicks: It can prevent anemia in chicks, improve feather luster, and increase egg production.

Fish: Iron deficiency can cause a decrease in hemoglobin levels in fish and reduce their oxygen-carrying capacity. Adding ferrous lactate can improve fish survival rates and enhance meat quality.

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Product Parameter

CAS No.	5905-52-2
Purity	98%
Type	Nutrition Enhancers
Place of Origin	Shandong, China
Classification	Nutrition Enhancers
Other Names	Iron(II) lactate
MF	C6H10FeO6
EINECS No.	227-608-0
Grade Standard	Food Grade
Appearance	Light green to slightly yellow crystalline powder
Application	Food Industry
Certificate	HALAL KOSHER ISO
Packing	25kg/bag
MOQ	27 MT
Sample	available
Shelf life	2 years
Packaging & Delivery	Selling Units: Single item
Gross weight per batch	1000kg

Playing a Key Role in Multiple Scenarios

Ferrous lactate plays a crucial role not only as a basic raw material in various industries but also in improving quality and efficiency:

Food and Nutritional Fortification

As an organic iron fortifier, its absorption rate is superior to inorganic iron salts, and it is widely used in fortifying milk powder, wheat flour, biscuits, bread, and beverages. The recommended daily intake for adults is 16 mg, and for infants, it is 6 mg (Japanese standard). Its aqueous solution is acidic and easily oxidized and discolored when exposed to moisture or light; therefore, careful storage conditions are necessary.

Feed Additive

Ferrous lactate is listed as a feed additive in the Chinese National Standard (GB 7300.309-2025), belonging to the category of mineral elements and their complexes. It can efficiently supplement the iron required by animals, with a content ≥96.0% (on a dry basis), and strict impurity control (lead ≤1.0 mg/kg, total arsenic ≤3.0 mg/kg).

Pharmaceuticals and Health Products

As an anti-anemia drug, it is used to prevent and treat iron deficiency anemia. Ferrous ions are important components of hemoglobin, myoglobin, and various tissue enzymes. Ferrous lactate has a high absorption rate and can be used as an iron supplement.