Can you eat ferrous *** salt.
Ferrous iron *** is a common salt anti-caking agent, and the purpose of adding it is mainly to prevent salt from caking. According to the national standard, ferrous iron can be added to table salt, and the amount added is very limited. So, can you eat the salt of ferrous ***?
First of all, let's understand the properties of ferrous iron***. Ferrous iron *** is an inorganic salt with the chemical formula KFE [Fe(CN)6]. It is yellow to light brown crystals or powders at room temperature and has a melting point of about 1340°C. Ferrous iron *** has a certain toxicity, which is manifested as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, headache and other symptoms. However, in the normal range of use, the toxicity of ferrous iron *** is very low, and the amount of salt added is very limited.
According to the limit of the national standard, the maximum amount of ferrous iron *** used in table salt is 10mg kg. This usage is derived from rigorous scientific experiments and risk assessments to ensure consumer safety. At the same time, the state also has strict management and supervision over the production and sale of salt to ensure the quality and safety of salt.
However, for some consumers, there may still be concerns about the safety of ferrous iron***. If you have doubts about the use of ferrous iron***, you can choose to buy table salt without added anti-caking agents or choose a different brand of salt. In addition, in order to avoid excessive salt intake, it is recommended that everyone pay attention to controlling salt intake in their daily diet and maintain a healthy eating habit.
In short, the ferrous salt added in accordance with the national standards is safe, and consumers can eat it with confidence. Of course, we should also pay attention to controlling salt intake and maintain a healthy diet.