Is Ferrous Gluconate vegan?

Ferrous Gluconate

Vegan

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), Iron gluconate, Iron(II) gluconate
INCI name Ferrous Gluconate
E number E579
CAS number 299-29-6
EC number 206-076-3
CosIng ID 56253
Last reviewed 22 April 2026

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