JECFA Evaluations-FERROUS GLYCINATE (PROCESSED WITH CITRIC ACID)-

Summary of Evaluations Performed by the
Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

FERROUS GLYCINATE (PROCESSED WITH CITRIC ACID)
Chemical names:	FERROUS GLYCINATE
Synonyms:	FERROUS BISGLYCINATE
Functional class:	NUTRIENT
Latest evaluation:	2003
Tolerable Intake:	PMTDI 0.8 mg/kg bw (iron)
Comments:	Suitable for use as a source of iron for supplementation and fortification, provided that the toal intake of iron does not exceed the provisional maximum tolerable daily intake
Report:	TRS 922-JECFA 61/121
Specifications:	COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 11/FNP 52 Add.11/31
Tox monograph:	FAS 52-JECFA 61/461

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