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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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