Ferrous gluconate
Other names Iron(II) gluconate, E579
Ferrous gluconate: low in FODMAPs, histamine and nickel. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- FODMAPsLow
Ferrous gluconate is an iron salt, and there is no fermentable carbohydrate in it.
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)Low
Ferrous gluconate is an iron salt used to fortify foods and to keep black olives black.
Sources· 1
- SIGHI — Swiss Interest Group Histamine Intolerance, food-compatibility list, for the entry, its rating and its letters
- NickelLow
Ferrous gluconate is an iron salt, used to fortify and to keep black olives black. Nickel sits next to iron in the ore and follows it through refining - a residue rather than an absence. For this additive there is no legal nickel ceiling at all.
Sources· 1
- Regulation (EU) No 231/2012, purity criteria for food additives
- LactoseFODMAPsNone
- GlutenNo
- FructoseFODMAPsNone
- OligosaccharidesFODMAPsNone
- SorbitolFODMAPsNone
- SucroseNone
- TyramineNone
- SalicylateNone
- OxalatesNone
Intolerance levels are based on our documented scientific sources. See sources →
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Frequently asked questions
Which intolerances does Ferrous gluconate affect?
Ferrous gluconate is notable for FODMAPs, histamine and nickel. Clear on lactose, gluten, fructose, oligosaccharides, sorbitol, sucrose, tyramine, salicylate and oxalates.
Does Ferrous gluconate contain FODMAPs?
Ferrous gluconate contains only low levels of FODMAPs. Ferrous gluconate is an iron salt, and there is no fermentable carbohydrate in it.
Does Ferrous gluconate contain histamine?
Ferrous gluconate contains only low levels of histamine. Ferrous gluconate is an iron salt used to fortify foods and to keep black olives black.
Does Ferrous gluconate contain nickel?
Ferrous gluconate contains only low levels of nickel. Ferrous gluconate is an iron salt, used to fortify and to keep black olives black. Nickel sits next to iron in the ore and follows it through refining - a residue rather than an absence. For this additive there is no legal nickel ceiling at all. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.
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