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Mineral Premix
The product occurs as off-white free flowing powder, no caking, with slight iron smell, no foreign impurities. It is produced by the spray drying of ferrous sulfate, citric acid and maltodextrin. It is soluble in water, but insoluble in alcohol. With the
Description
What is Ferrous Sulfate Dilution (7%Fe) in Maltodextrin?
Ferrous Sulfate Dilution (7%Fe) in Maltodextrin is a food-grade mineral ingredient containing Ferrous Sulfate Heptahydrate , Maltodextrin, and Citric Acid Monohydrate. It is used as an iron supplement raw material for food production and dry blending applications.
Nutritional Iron Supplement Support:
Ferrous Sulfate Dilution (7%Fe) in Maltodextrin provides a standardized source of iron and is designed as a nutritional ingredient for iron supplementation in food and nutritional product formulations.
Uniform Iron Distribution:
Ferrous sulfate is spray-dried together with maltodextrin and citric acid, providing homogeneous distribution of iron content throughout the powder for consistent incorporation during formulation.
Fast Water Dissolution:
The product is water-soluble and features fine particles and moderate bulk density, allowing it to dissolve quickly in water and form a light green acidic solution.
Dry Blending and Food Processing Compatibility:
The free-flowing powder is suitable for dry blending and can also be used directly in food production, providing convenient handling and processing for manufacturers.
Food Fortification Applications:
Ferrous Sulfate Dilution (7%Fe) in Maltodextrin can be used as an iron fortification ingredient in food products, providing a standardized iron source for nutritional food formulations.
Nutritional Supplement Production:
The product is suitable for nutritional supplement manufacturing where iron supplementation is required. Its uniform iron distribution helps support consistent incorporation into finished products.
Dry Blending Applications:
With its free-flowing powder characteristics and homogeneous distribution of iron content, the product is suitable for dry blending processes with other powdered ingredients.
Food Processing Applications:
The product can be directly used in food production due to its good water solubility and quick dissolution properties, helping manufacturers efficiently incorporate iron ingredients into formulations.
Q1: What are the main ingredients in Ferrous Sulfate Dilution (7%Fe) in Maltodextrin?
A: Ferrous Sulfate Dilution (7%Fe) in Maltodextrin contains Ferrous Sulfate Heptahydrate (FeSO4·7H2O, CAS: 7782-63-0) as the iron source, with Maltodextrin (C6H10O5)n, CAS: 9050-36-6 and Citric Acid Monohydrate (C6H8O7·H2O, CAS: 5949-29-1) as supporting ingredients.
Q2: What is the iron content of this product?
A: The iron content of Ferrous Sulfate Dilution (7%Fe) in Maltodextrin is standardized at 6.65%–7.35% Fe, making it suitable as a consistent iron supplement ingredient.
Q3: Is Ferrous Sulfate Dilution (7%Fe) in Maltodextrin soluble in water?
A: Yes. The product is soluble in water and features fine particles and moderate bulk density, allowing it to dissolve quickly and form a clear light green solution.
Q4: What applications is Ferrous Sulfate Dilution (7%Fe) in Maltodextrin suitable for?
A: It is suitable for food production, nutritional supplement formulations, dry blending processes, and other applications requiring an iron supplement ingredient.
Q5: What are the advantages of Ferrous Sulfate Dilution (7%Fe) in Maltodextrin compared with pure ferrous sulfate?
A: The product is produced by spray drying ferrous sulfate, citric acid, and maltodextrin, providing homogeneous iron distribution, good flowability, and convenient processing characteristics.
Q6: How should Ferrous Sulfate Dilution (7%Fe) in Maltodextrin be stored?
A: Store the product in a cool, well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight. Keep the container tightly sealed until use and store at room temperature. The shelf life is 24 months under recommended storage conditions.
