Other additives · Food additive

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

Ferrous carbonate-free alternatives

Popular products from the same categories that don't list Ferrous carbonate and score Nutri-Score A–C.

How to spot Ferrous carbonate on a label

Look for any of these names in the ingredient list:

Ferrous carbonateE505

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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.