Is Ferrous Gluconate vegan?
Ferrous Gluconate
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Ferrous gluconate is the iron(II) salt of gluconic acid, used as an iron supplement, food colour stabiliser, and in cosmetics as a colorant and skin-conditioning agent.
| Also known as | D-Gluconic acid iron(2+) salt (2:1), D-Gluconic acid, Iron (2+) Salt (2:1), Iron gluconate, Iron(II) gluconate |
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| INCI name | Ferrous Gluconate |
| E number | E579 |
| INS number | 579 |
| CAS number | 299-29-6 |
| EC number | 206-076-3 |
| CosIng ID | 56253 |
| Last reviewed | 22 April 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegan if it contains no animal-derived components at any point in its production.
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