E-code guide
E585Ferrous Lactate
HalalColour retention
E585

Ferrous Lactate

Color stabilizer

SANHA classifies this as halal.
Based on 1 cited authority. Confidence: medium.

What authorities say

1 authority on record
1says Halal
Saying Halal1 of 1

Why this verdict

E585 is ferrous lactate, a colour-retention agent and iron fortifier used in olives and supplements. SANHA classifies E585 as Halaal. SANHA is the only authority in the source corpus to publish a position on this additive. It is produced from iron and lactic acid.

Common questions

Is E585 halal?

Ferrous Lactate (E585) is classified halal. SANHA classifies it as halal.

What is E585 made from?

Ferrous Lactate (E585) is derived from plant sources.

Only SANHA has a published position on this additive. The verdict is provisional until more authorities weigh in.
Last reviewed by the HalalHQ research team in May 2026.