(Iron Fortification / Food Additive)
by Muby Chem
Muby Chem operates a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility producing Ferric Ammonium Citrate, known for its exceptional purity and efficacy. This compound is particularly valuable in the food and nutritional supplement industries.
Our advanced production technology ensures the manufacture of high-quality Ferric Ammonium Citrate, meeting stringent industry standards for consistency and nutritional value.
Application: MOLCIT® FAC is widely used in wheat flour, milk powder, breakfast cereals, and dietary supplements to help prevent iron deficiency. It acts as a food additive to control and stabilize pH levels in food and beverages. Famous for its use as a unique ingredient and color/acidity adjunct in distinct regional sodas like Scotland's Irn-Bru.
| # | PROPERTY | TYPICAL VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CAS No | 1185-57-5 |
| # | TEST | SPECIFICATION - FCC |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Characters | It occurs as thin, transparent brown, red-brown, or garnet red scales or granules, or as a brown-yellow powder. |
| 2 | Identification Test (A) Test (B) Test (C) |
(A) Specified test. (B) A white precipitate forms. (C) Specified test. |
| 3 | Solubility | It is very soluble in water but is insoluble in alcohol. |
| 4 | Mercury | Not more than 1 mg/kg |
| 5 | Ferric Citrate | No blue precipitate forms. |
| 6 | Lead | Not more than 2 mg/kg |
| 7 | Sulfate OK | Not more than 0.3%. |
| 8 | Oxalate | No turbidity is produced within 5 minutes. |
| 9 | Assay | Not less than 16.5% and not more than 18.5% of iron (Fe). |
PACKAGING
MOLCIT® FAC is packed in HDPE bag or HDPE Drum with double PE liners inside having bar-coded label and
tamper-evident seal.
SHELF LIFE, STORAGE AND PACKING
The shelf life is 3 years. Store in tight, light-resistant containers in a cool place.
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