Ferric Sodium EDTA authorized by the European Commission

 

A new opportunity to improve iron status

In Europe approximately 10 percent of women and children are suffering iron deficiency anemia. One of the key reasons for this continuing problem is the issue of iron bioavailability, i.e. absorption of iron into the body. Ferric Sodium EDTA, AkzoNobel's Ferrazone^® has been demonstrated to be both safe and effective in reducing iron deficiency, even in inhibitory diets. Additionally, it is relatively "food-friendly"due to the binding of the iron to the EDTA lignand, which prevents two well-known drawbacks of many currently used iron fortificants, i.e. metallic taste and teeth staining.

In June 2010 the European Commission decided that AkzoNobel's Ferric Sodium EDTA may be placed on the market for food fortification purposes in the European Union. Applications are foreseen in drinks, condiments and in flour-based products.

A full article on Ferric Sodium EDTA's new opportunities was published in the AgroFood Industry magazine, September/October - vol.21 n5. To read the magazine ONLINE, we advise you to click here(this is an external link and AkzoNobel does not carry any responsibilities over the content or functionality of this site).

For a copy of our Advertisement placed in AgroFood Industry magazine, September/October 2010, please see below link.