ferric ammonium phosphate

Ferric ammonium phosphate is an iron salt used primarily as a food fortificant and dietary supplement to address iron deficiency. It is often utilized in the fortification of dairy products, such as milk drinks for children, due to its relative stability and lower impact on the sensory properties of the food compared to more soluble iron salts like ferrous sulfate. In clinical research, it is evaluated for its bioavailability and absorption efficiency in the human gut, particularly in pediatric populations. As a source of elemental iron, it supports the synthesis of hemoglobin and prevents iron deficiency anemia.

Other names

ammonium iron(III) phosphateferric ammonium orthophosphate