Ferric ammonium citrate (E381)
Updated October 2, 2026
Ferric ammonium citrate (E381) is a food additive in the “other additives” group. It appears in 14 products in our database, 2 of them sold in the US.
Quick facts
- Also known as
- E381
- E-number
- E381
- Function
- Other additives
- Found in
- 14 products (2 sold in the US)
Foods that commonly contain Ferric ammonium citrate
Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes Ferric ammonium citrate.
Popular products with Ferric ammonium citrate
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b NOVA 4 
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NOVA 4 
d NOVA 4 Ferric ammonium citrate-free alternatives
Popular products from the same categories that don't list Ferric ammonium citrate and score Nutri-Score A–C.
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b NOVA 4 
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b NOVA 4 How to spot Ferric ammonium citrate on a label
Look for any of these names in the ingredient list:
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Frequently asked questions
What foods contain Ferric ammonium citrate?
In our database, Ferric ammonium citrate most often appears in carbonated drinks, sweetened beverages, chipolatas and baby milks.
How many products contain Ferric ammonium citrate?
14 published products on Foodmetria list Ferric ammonium citrate, including 2 sold in the United States. Counts come from ingredient lists in Open Food Facts and update daily.
Product data: Open Food Facts (ODbL), updated daily. Additive information is for general education and is not medical advice. Always check the package label. Our methodology.