Food and Nutrition Ingredients
Ferrous Fumarate
Ferrous Fumarate (CAS 141-01-5) is a high-quality organic iron salt, a widely used iron supplement and food nutrition fortifier. Our ferrous fumarate is produced by advanced synthesis and purification process, with high iron content (≥32.5%), high bioavailability, low gastrointestinal irritation, and excellent stability.
It is available in food grade, feed grade and pharmaceutical grade, complying with FCC, USP, EP, GB/T 27983-2011 and other domestic and international standards. It is widely used in food and beverage, nutritional supplements, pharmaceuticals, animal feed and pet food industries, with complete export certifications (HALAL, KOSHER, ISO22000) and stable batch quality, supporting bulk wholesale and custom processing.
High Iron Content ≥32.5%
FDA/FCC/USP Approved
Low Gastrointestinal Irritation
Heat & Acid Stable
HALAL & KOSHER Certified
FDA/FCC/USP Approved
Low Gastrointestinal Irritation
Heat & Acid Stable
HALAL & KOSHER Certified
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
| Product Name | Ferrous Fumarate |
| Botanical SourceCAS No. | 141-01-5 |
| Molecular Weight | 169.90 g/mol |
| Appearance | Orange red to reddish brown crystalline powder, odorless, tasteless |
| Iron Content (dried basis) | ≥32.5% (all grades) |
| Assay (HPLC, dried basis) | Food Grade: ≥97.0% (FCC/USP); Feed Grade: 93.0%~101.0%; Pharma Grade: ≥99.0% |
| Loss on Drying | ≤1.5% (Food/Pharma Grade); ≤2.0% (Feed Grade) |
| Sulfate (as SO₄) | ≤0.2% |
| Heavy Metals | Pb≤1ppm, As≤1ppm, Cd≤0.3ppm, Hg≤0.1ppm |
| Microbiology Index | Food/Pharma Grade: TPC≤1000cfu/g, Yeast&Mold≤100cfu/g, Pathogens Negative; Feed Grade: TPC≤5000cfu/g |
| Solubility | Slightly soluble in water, insoluble in ethanol |
| Storage Condition | Sealed, nitrogen filled, cool & dry dark warehouse, avoid moisture and oxidation |
| Shelf Life | 24 months unopened original packaging |
| MOQ | 1kg sample order, 25kg bulk export drum/bag |
Core Benefits & High-Efficiency Iron Supplement Mechanism
As an organic iron supplement, Ferrous Fumarate has significant advantages over inorganic iron (such as ferrous sulfate) in terms of absorption and safety. Its molecular structure is closer to the iron form absorbed by the human body and animal body, which can be quickly absorbed and utilized by the intestinal tract, superior bioavailability compared with common inorganic iron salts such as ferrous sulfate.
It can effectively supplement iron, promote the synthesis of hemoglobin, improve iron deficiency anemia, and enhance immunity. At the same time, it has low gastrointestinal irritation, no obvious adverse reactions such as nausea and vomiting even with long-term use, and is suitable for Suitable for general iron fortification formulas, including pediatric, prenatal, elderly and animal nutrition products, subject to regional regulatory guidelines and professional formulation guidance.
- High bioavailability, fast absorption, no waste of raw materials
- Low irritation, suitable for long-term supplementation, good tolerance
- Does not affect the color and taste of food and feed, no bitter taste
- Stable chemical properties, not easy to oxidize, long shelf life
- Wide applicability, suitable for various formulations (solid, liquid, powder)
- Complies with multiple international standards, safe and reliable, no residue
Advanced Production Process: High Purity & Low Impurity
Full Manufacturing Steps
- Raw material preparation: Select high-purity fumaric acid and iron source, carry out impurity removal pretreatment
- Catalytic synthesis: React fumaric acid with iron source under controlled temperature and pH conditions to form crude ferrous fumarate
- Purification: Multi-stage filtration, washing and recrystallization to remove impurities such as unreacted raw materials and heavy metals
- Drying: Low-temperature vacuum drying to ensure iron content and product stability, avoid oxidation
- Crushing and screening: According to customer requirements, process into different particle sizes of powder
- Quality inspection and packaging: Full batch testing, nitrogen-filled sealed packaging, to ensure product quality and shelf life
100,000 class GMP closed production workshop, fully automated production line, strict control of each production link, to ensure that the product meets FCC, USP, EP and other international standards, and meets the export requirements of global markets.
Factory Supply Capacity & Global Export Certifications
Our factory is a professional manufacturer of mineral supplements, with an annual production capacity of 80 tons of ferrous fumarate (including food grade, feed grade and pharmaceutical grade). We have permanent spot inventory (2-5 tons) to support fast delivery of small sample orders and large bulk orders.
Stable Bulk Supply Advantages
- Annual production capacity: 80 tons of ferrous fumarate (all grades)
- Permanent spot inventory: 2~5 tons ready for fast shipment
- Self-owned raw material supply chain, stable quality and price
- 3~7 working days fast delivery after deposit confirmation
Batch COA & SDS Full Documents
- ISO22000 / FSSC22000 Global Food Safety Management System
- GMP 100,000 class purification production workshop certification
- FDA GRAS, FCC, USP, EP International Standard Approval
- HALAL & KOSHER global religious export certification
- Third-party independent full batch testing & traceability system
6 Core Competitive Advantages of Our Ferrous Fumarate
High Iron Content ≥32.5%
Higher iron content than ordinary iron supplements, less addition amount, effectively reduce production cost, and meet the iron supplement needs of different industries.
High Bioavailability
Easy to be absorbed by human and animal intestines, high absorption rate, fast iron supplement effect, no waste of raw materials, suitable for all groups and animals.
Low Gastrointestinal Irritation
Mild properties, no obvious adverse reactions such as nausea and vomiting, good tolerance, suitable for long-term use and addition to various products.
Excellent Stability
Not easy to oxidize, stable under high temperature and acid-base conditions, no color and taste change in food and feed processing, long shelf life.
Global Compliance Certifications
Comply with FCC, USP, EP, GB and other standards, pass HALAL, KOSHER, ISO22000 certifications, support global export and market filing.
Full Customization Service
Support customization of particle size, purity grade, packaging specifications, compound iron supplement premix, private label packaging and other services.
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Main Industrial Application Fields
Food & Beverage
Bread, biscuits, milk powder, juice, functional drinks, nutritional porridge, etc.
Pharmaceuticals
Iron supplement tablets, capsules, oral liquids, granules, etc., for iron deficiency anemia
Nutritional Supplements
Multivitamin and mineral tablets, meal replacement powder, sports nutrition supplements, etc.
Animal Feed
Livestock and poultry feed, aquatic feed, improve animal immunity and production performance
Pet Food
Dog and cat food, pet nutritional supplements, prevent pet iron deficiency anemia
Strict QC Testing & Complete Official Documents
Every batch of ferrous fumarate undergoes strict quality inspection before delivery, including appearance identification, iron content determination, purity assay, loss on drying, heavy metal detection, microbial testing, and oxidation resistance testing, all indicators fully comply with international standards.
We provide independent batch COA (Certificate of Analysis), HPLC spectrum report, SDS (Safety Data Sheet), third-party authoritative inspection report, and full set of qualification certificates, supporting global import customs clearance, supplier factory audit and finished product market filing.
Full Batch Traceability Quality System
Independent unique batch number for each shipment, raw material source, production process & all testing data permanently traceable
OEM & Custom Formulation Service
Full Customizable Service Range
- Purity grade customization: Food grade, feed grade, pharmaceutical grade, high-purity grade (≥99.5%)
- Particle size customization: 80 mesh, 100 mesh, 200 mesh, superfine powder, etc.
- Compound premix: Ferrous fumarate + zinc sulfate + manganese sulfate + copper sulfate mineral premix
- Packaging customization: 25kg nitrogen-filled export drum, 1kg/5kg aluminum foil bag, private label packaging
- Anti-caking treatment: For long-term storage and instant formulation needs
- Technical guidance: Provide formula design and addition amount guidance for different applications
Support long-term fixed-volume framework bulk orders, stable batch index adjustment, supply complete certification documents for global brand product filing and customs clearance, and provide one-stop raw material solutions.
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