Zinc gluconate is the salt of gluconate and zinc II. It is an ionic compound consisting of two moles of gluconate for each mole of zinc.

Zinc gluconate is a popular form for the delivery of zinc as a dietary supplement.

It is found naturally, and can easily be manufactured using a fermentation process. In its pure form, it is a white to off-white powder.

Zinc gluconate may interfere with the absorption of antibiotics, so combinations may be unsafe.

Product information:

It is white coarse granules or crystal powder. It can be dissolved in water. Its molecular formular is C12H22O14Zn and its molecular weight is 455.68. As food additive, the serviceable range: 230-470mg in dairy products, 195-545mg in nurseling food, 40-80mg in beverage and milk beverage, 160-320mg in cereal and cereal product, 800-1000mg in table salt.
It also conforms with the requirement of FCCIV and USP28.