Anti-caking Agent · CAS 1185-57-5
Iron Ammonium Citrate
FDA status: Approved. EU: not separately listed. No U.S. state has enacted a specific ban yet.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Iron Ammonium Citrate is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it independently of federal policy. Its composite safety score is 4 out of 5 (Low Risk).
The verdict
Iron Ammonium Citrate is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it.
- 4/5
- Low Risk
- Approved
- FDA status
- -
- EU status
- 0
- state regulations
CAS-led regulatory snapshot
Iron Ammonium Citrate: no OFF product match; CAS 1185-57-5 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 1185-57-5 | CAS Registry |
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Not separately listed | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | - | EU additive register |
| Category | Anti-caking Agent | FDA functional class |
| Composite Safety Score | 4 / 5 (Low Risk) | PlainIngredients methodology |
| EFSA ADI | Not established | EFSA scientific opinion |
| U.S. State Actions | 0 states | State legislative records |
| Tracked Products | Not yet tracked | Open Food Facts (US) |
Values reflect official agency classifications as published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the European Union's regulatory framework. See our methodology for scoring details.
What is Iron Ammonium Citrate?
Iron Ammonium Citrate (CAS 1185-57-5) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as anticaking agent or free-flow agent.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Iron Ammonium Citrate
Product-count (0) and safety-score (4/5) peer columns, disjoint link sets.
Score 4/5 peers (≥50 OFF products)
Nearest other additives by PlainIngredients safety score (floored at ≥50 tracked products), distinct from the count row.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Iron Ammonium Citrate safe to consume?
Iron Ammonium Citrate scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 1185-57-5, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Iron Ammonium Citrate used for in food?
Iron Ammonium Citrate (CAS 1185-57-5) is catalogued for anticaking agent or free-flow agent (Anti-caking Agent); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.