Ferrous carbonate (E505)
Updated October 2, 2026
Ferrous carbonate (E505) is a food additive in the “other additives” group. It appears in 4 products in our database.
Quick facts
- Also known as
- E505
- E-number
- E505
- Function
- Other additives
- Found in
- 4 products
Foods that commonly contain Ferrous carbonate
Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes Ferrous carbonate.
Popular products with Ferrous carbonate
d NOVA 4
d NOVA 4
d NOVA 4
NOVA 4 Ferrous carbonate-free alternatives
Popular products from the same categories that don't list Ferrous carbonate and score Nutri-Score A–C.
c NOVA 3
c NOVA 4
c NOVA 4
c NOVA 3
b NOVA 4 How to spot Ferrous carbonate on a label
Look for any of these names in the ingredient list:
Related additives
Frequently asked questions
What foods contain Ferrous carbonate?
In our database, Ferrous carbonate most often appears in breakfast cereals and extruded cereals.
How many products contain Ferrous carbonate?
4 published products on Foodmetria list Ferrous carbonate. 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.