Ferric hypophosphite was historically used as a dietary supplement for phosphorus, but this is an outdated use.
Applications/uses
Fortified Foods: Added to staple foods such as cereals, bread, pasta, and rice.
Beverages: Used in juices and milk-based drinks, often in encapsulated form to prevent precipitation and taste shifts.
Infant and Baby Foods: Incorporated into infant formulas and baby cereals to support the iron needs of infants and young children.
Snacks and Nutritional Bars: Used to enhance the nutritional value of various snack products.
Oral Supplements: Formulated into tablets, capsules, and syrups, often combined with other vitamins and minerals like Vitamin C, folic acid, and B12.
Parenteral Administration: Certain forms (like ferric pyrophosphate citrate) are used in injections for patients with chronic kidney disease undergoing dialysis.
Improved Formulations: Micronized and liposomal forms are developed to enhance bioavailability and minimize the gastrointestinal side effects (e.g., nausea, constipation) commonly associated with traditional iron supplements like ferrous sulfate.
Dietary Information : The product is suitable for the following nutrition:
Kosher, Halal, Vegetarian, Vegan
Allergen Free, GMO Free, Irradiation Free,
Specifications
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Grade |
BPC |
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Description |
A White or greyish white powder, Odourless, tasteless. |
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Identification |
Should give characteristic reactions for Ferric salts and Hypophosphite salts |
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Solubility |
Slightly soluble in water and more readily soluble in presence of Hypophosphorous acid |
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Chloride |
Complies to Limit Test |
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Phosphate |
No opalescence produced |
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Arsenic |
Not more than 4 ppm |
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Lead |
Not More than 50 ppm |
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Loss on Drying |
Not More than 5 % at 105 |
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Assay as per Fe |
21.5 % to 22.5 % |
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