CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:
PARAMETERSUNITFCC SPECIFICATIONSIMP SPECIFICATIONSMETHOD
Assay (as Fe) |
% |
97 min. |
99.0 min |
IS 4284-1967 |
Acid Insoluble |
% |
0.5 max |
0.3 max |
IS 4284-1967 |
Arsenic [as As] |
ppm |
3 max |
1 max |
AAS |
Lead [as Pb] |
ppm |
4 max |
1 max |
AAS |
Mercury [as Hg] |
ppm |
2 max |
1 max |
AAS |
SIEVE ANALYSIS
PARAMETERSUNITFCC SPECIFICATIONSIMP SPECIFICATIONSMETHOD
Through a 100 mesh |
% |
100 min |
100 min |
MPIF 05 |
Through a 325 mesh |
% |
95 min. |
95 min. |
MPIF 05 |
SELECTION CRITERIA:
Iron FortificantRBVSensory ChangesCost Efficiency (base on purity, bioavailability)Convenience
Reduced Iron (IMP) |
+(+) |
++ |
++ |
++ |
Electrolytic Iron (IMP) |
+(+) |
++ |
++ |
++ |
FeSO4 |
++ |
– |
– |
– |