Selecting ferrous lactate in Food & Feed Raw Materials, explained properly

In Food & Feed Raw Materials, the line you'll hear most about ferrous lactate (CAS 5905-52-2) is “can this batch run on our system?”. To answer honestly, the labelled figure isn't enough. This page lists the checks that actually decide it.

What it actually does here

Bottom line first, then the why:

In Food & Feed Raw Materials, the first split for ferrous lactate (CAS 5905-52-2) is 'industrial grade' vs 'food / feed grade' — they are not interchangeable. Food and feed grades carry stricter statutory limits on heavy metals, arsenic, microbes and residues, usually backed by corresponding licences and test reports. Regulatory grade and traceability come before the assay figure. Comparable grades:

• ferrous gluconate hydrate (CAS 699014-53-4)：a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。
• Ferrous sulfate (CAS 7720-78-7)：a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。
• Ferrous gluconate (CAS 299-29-6)：a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。
• Ferrous Sulfate Monohydrate (CAS 17375-41-6)：a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。
• Ferrous Carbonate (CAS 563-71-3)：a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。
• Ferrous chloride (CAS 7758-94-3)：a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。
• Ferrous Citrate (CAS 23383-11-1)：a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。
• Ferrous Chromium Lignosulfonate：a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。

Thinking through the choice

If I had to pick one, it'd be: Confirm the required grade (food / feed / industrial) — never substitute industrial for food or feed use.

Request and verify test reports for heavy metals, arsenic, microbes and residual solvents against the applicable standard or customer spec.

Mind moisture-proof, contamination-free packaging and transport to avoid drift on arrival.

Retain samples of critical lots and keep incoming-inspection records for traceability and retest.

Its typical specs: name ferrous lactate, CAS 5905-52-2, formula C6H10FeO6, MW 233.98 g/mol, standard purity per batch COA, packaging confirmed per order, storage keep sealed in a cool, dry place. Final values follow the batch COA and order confirmation.

Don't trip on these

Using industrial grade in place of food / feed grade: statutory limits differ and mixing them triggers compliance and safety risk.

Watching assay but ignoring traceability: without the correct grade's test report, even high purity cannot enter the food / feed chain.

Loose storage and transport: moisture or cross-contamination can make a compliant lot fail on arrival.

Common buyer questions

Where is ferrous lactate used in Food & Feed Raw Materials?

As a common raw material it serves nutritional fortification, stabilisation or process aid; the exact use depends on the finished product and regulatory grade.

Which grade and documents should I confirm when sourcing ferrous lactate?

State food / feed grade requirements and verify safety indicators (heavy metals, microbes) test reports against the applicable standard or customer spec.

Can industrial grade be used as food / feed grade?

No. Products here are supplied for industrial and research use; food or feed use requires the correct grade with full compliance documentation.

Related raw materials

• ferrous gluconate hydrate (CAS 699014-53-4)
• Ferrous sulfate (CAS 7720-78-7)
• Ferrous gluconate (CAS 299-29-6)
• Ferrous Sulfate Monohydrate (CAS 17375-41-6)
• Ferrous Carbonate (CAS 563-71-3)
• Ferrous chloride (CAS 7758-94-3)

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Supply & quality files

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Note: This page is for industrial raw-material technical discussion only. Products are supplied for industrial and research use, not for consumer or medical use. Drinking-water, food, cosmetic or pharmaceutical applications must meet applicable regulations and customer standards; specifications, compliance documents and transport requirements follow the batch COA and order confirmation.