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An iron compound developed by AkzoNobel is continuing to gain widespread recognition as its effectiveness in helping to combat iron deficiency attracts attention from around the globe.
Iron deficiency is the most widespread nutrition-related health problem worldwide. As health experts call for a global effort to tackle the problem through the fortification of staple foods. AkzoNobel is providing a vital ingredient in the formula to improve the health of billions of people with its unique iron compound Ferrazone®.
Otherwise known as Ferric Sodium EDTA, Ferrazone® proves to be much more effective than conventional forms of iron, many of which cannot be absorbed by the body in numerous diets. Produced and market by AkzoNobel's Functional Chemicals business, it is set to play a major role in reducing and eliminating iron deficiency and associated deaths and illness.
AkzoNobel is leader in the bioavailable iron Ferrazone® which is produced at its chelates plant in Herkenbosch, The Netherlands. Ferrazone® is produced under HACCP and FS22000. These certifications safeguard a product of the highest quality, meeting stringent food safety requirements.
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