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E519
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Copper sulphateMinerals, Anti-caking agents, Acidity regulators, Mineral salts, Vitamins, Preservatives
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Description
Copper sulfate is a mineralNaturally occurring inorganic elements that are essential for normal metabolism, growth and development, and for the regulation of cell function. They are found in food in the form of salts and in water as soluble ions. Examples of a few mineral salts include: Sodium, Potassium, Magnesium, Calcium, Copper, Zinc, and Iodine. salt that is naturally found in meat, cereals, and vegetables. Commercially it is prepared by reacting various copper (II) compounds with sulphuric acid. This produces a series of different compounds ranging from blue crystalline solids to gray-white powders. Copper sulphate is mainly used in agriculture, in livestock feeds, and to stimulate growth in pigs. It can also be used as a mineral supplement in infant formulas.
Common Uses
Naturally found in meat, cereals, and vegetables and is used primarily in agriculture and livestock feed. It can also be used in infant formula as a mineral supplement. It is not to be taken on it’s own.
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