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E 511Acidity Regulators & Anti-caking Agents

Magnesium chloride

Characteristics

Additive NameMagnesium chloride
E No.E 511
TypeIndividual Substance
In plain language

A mineral salt used as a firming agent and coagulant, most notably in tofu production where it helps solidify soy protein into a solid curd. It also appears in some specialty salts and mineral supplements. Naturally derived from seawater and brine. Generally considered very safe — magnesium is an essential mineral the body needs, and the amounts used in food are small. No significant health concerns associated with normal dietary exposure.

Conditions of Use

This additive is authorised to be used in the following 1 food category:

12.1.1Salt
Quantum satis (no max)
only sea-salt

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