ferrous hexacyanomanganate
Function: Anti-caking agents
E537 is the European food-additive number for ferrous hexacyanomanganate, an anti-caking agent — keeps powders free-flowing and stops them clumping. ferrous hexacyanomanganate (E537) is a food additive used as a food additive.
What is E537 used for?
ferrous hexacyanomanganate (E537) is an anti-caking agent — keeps powders free-flowing and stops them clumping. It is added during food production for a technological purpose rather than for nutrition. See all Anti-caking agents (E-numbers).
Is E537 safe or restricted?
E537 is an approved food additive in the EU and currently carries no special regulatory restrictions in the EU additive register. Forkin classifies it as “No known concern” and does not make health claims. See the methodology for how regulatory levels are assigned, or the guide to how EU additives are approved, re-evaluated and banned.
Is E537 vegan or vegetarian?
ferrous hexacyanomanganate (E537) is typically produced from plant, mineral, or synthetic sources, so it is generally suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
The production source can vary between manufacturers — the Forkin app shows product-specific vegan and vegetarian signals where available, based on ingredient and label data. Always read the label for allergens.
Which foods contain E537?
E537 appears in 2 of the 4.9 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in Candy & Sweets and Frozen Meals.
- Candy & Sweets1
- Frozen Meals1
Often appears alongside
Additives most frequently found in the same ingredient lists as E537 across the catalogue.
Counts reflect Forkin's independently enriched product catalogue and update as new products are added — they are not a market-share statistic.
Frequently asked questions about E537
- What is E537?
- E537 is the E-number for ferrous hexacyanomanganate, an anti-caking agent — keeps powders free-flowing and stops them clumping. ferrous hexacyanomanganate (E537) is a food additive used as a food additive.
- What is E537 used for?
- ferrous hexacyanomanganate (E537) is an anti-caking agent — keeps powders free-flowing and stops them clumping. Manufacturers add it during processing rather than for nutrition. The Forkin app shows which products in your scan history actually contain it.
- Which foods contain E537?
- E537 appears in 2 of the 4.9 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in Candy & Sweets and Frozen Meals. Scan any barcode with the Forkin app to see instantly whether a specific product contains it.
- Is E537 vegan or vegetarian?
- ferrous hexacyanomanganate (E537) is typically produced from plant, mineral, or synthetic sources, so it is generally suitable for vegans and vegetarians. The Forkin app shows product-specific vegan and vegetarian signals where available, based on ingredient and label data, since the source can vary between manufacturers.
- Is E537 safe, and is it banned anywhere?
- E537 is an approved food additive in the EU and currently carries no special regulatory restrictions in the EU additive register. Forkin classifies it as ‘No known concern’ and does not make health claims — see the methodology page for how regulatory levels are assigned, and the Forkin app for the full profile, including acceptable daily intake (ADI) and restrictions by country.
See the full profile in Forkin
The Forkin app surfaces the full regulatory profile of E537 — acceptable daily intake (ADI), restrictions by country, vegan and vegetarian status, alternative names, and which products in your scan history contain it. See view pricing.