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E 528Acidity Regulators & Anti-caking Agents

Magnesium hydroxide

Characteristics

Additive NameMagnesium hydroxide
E No.E 528
TypeIndividual Substance
In plain language

An acidity regulator used in a very narrow range of foods — mainly edible caseinates, a processed milk protein. It works by neutralising excess acid, helping stabilise the final product. Magnesium hydroxide is also the active ingredient in milk of magnesia, a common antacid and laxative.

Conditions of Use

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

1.9Edible caseinates
Quantum satis (no max)

Source

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E 528 - Magnesium hydroxide | E-Number Information