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Biofer®

Biofer® is ferrous sulfate with Vitamin C microencapsulated in liposomes. It may be used as a food additive and also for production of capsules, tablets and pills of iron supplements.

Brand: Lipotech's Liposomes (4 products)

Ingredient Name: Ferrous Sulfate

Functions: Mineral Source

Features: Excellent Bioavailability, Increases Iron Absorption

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Minerals
Ingredient Name
Ferrous Sulfate
Mineral Type
Iron
Animal Feed & Nutrition Functions
Mineral Source
Food Ingredients Functions
Mineral Source
Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
Mineral Source
Technologies
Animal Feed & Nutrition,
Food Ingredients,
Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals
Product Families
Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Nutraceuticals & Supplements
Minerals
Food Ingredients — Nutrition & Fortification
Minerals
Animal Feed & Nutrition — Nutritional Ingredients
Minerals

Features & Benefits

Food Ingredients Features
Excellent Bioavailability,
Increases Iron Absorption
Main Characteristics
  • Stability in micro-dispersion not altering the taste, smell, color or texture while undergoing thermal processes.
  • High bio-availability / physiologically available from the food.
  • Stable in the food under customary

Applications & Uses

Markets
Agriculture & Feed,
Food & Nutrition
Applications
Agriculture & Feed — Animal Health & Nutrition
Pets
Food & Nutrition — Beverage
Energy Drinks,
Juice & Juice Drinks,
Tea, Cocoa & Coffee
Food & Nutrition — Food
Bakery,
Cereals & Snacks,
Confectionery,
Dairy,
Savory & Culinary
Food & Nutrition — Nutrition & Well Being
Functional Foods,
Nutraceuticals & Supplements
Food & Nutrition Applications
Chocolate Drinks,
Chocolates,
Dietary Supplements,
Dried Milk Products,
Fruit Juice,
Juices,
Milk Powder,
Pasta,
RTD Nutrition Formulas,
Snacks
Product Applications
  • Powder milk and dairy drinks and Infant formula.
  • Multi-mineral& Multi-vitamin formulations
  • Dietary and food suplements
  • Soy/Whey products and beverages.
  • Chocolate & Chocolate drinks.
  • Balance food for pets.
  • Fruit pulp juice and powder.
  • Bakery products, pasta and snacks.
  • As a Zinc nutrient.
  • In dietary supplements.
  • Food fortification.

Properties

Odor
Soft characteristic
Appearance
Creamy greenish-grey viscous
Physico-Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
pH3.2 - 4.2--
Density (Relative to Water at 20 - 25°C)1.17 - 1.21--
Iron Content5.25 - 6.90% w/w-
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Total Aerobesmax. 1000CFU/g-
Enterobacteriaceae (in 1g)Absent--
Coliforms (in 1g)Absent--
Yeasts and Mouldsmax. 100CFU/g-

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Bags,
Bottles,
Boxes
Packaging Information

Plastic bottles, sealed with an PEAD – aluminum foil, with plastic cap and conveniently labeled. Carton, containing plastic bottles, secured in a plastic box (expanded polyurethane - Insulation material). Conveniently Labeled.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
2 years
Storage Conditions

Keep tightly closed in original container, no air chamber, stored in a fresh area (+8°C to +15°C), Do not freeze. Do not store under 6°C.