E504

Magnezyum karbonatlar

Mineral; topaklanma önleyici.

E-number category

Acidity regulator, raising agent, anti-caking agent

Source

Mineral-derived

Detailed information

What it is & how it is made: The EU specification describes magnesium carbonate as a basic hydrated or monohydrated magnesium carbonate, or a mixture of the two. It is an odourless, light white powder containing between 24 and 26.4 per cent magnesium.
Where it is used: It is used as an acidity regulator, anti-caking agent and carrier. It keeps powdered products free-flowing and absorbs moisture in salt and spice blends to prevent clumping.
Health note: JECFA has placed this substance in the “ADI not specified” group, meaning no numerical daily intake limit was considered necessary; in the EU it appears in the Group I list of Regulation 1333/2008 and is used at “quantum satis”, the smallest amount technologically required. No health risk has been reported at normal food use levels.
Halal assessment: This substance is an inorganic mineral compound produced without animal raw materials, so no halal concern has been reported for the additive itself. The product as a whole should still be assessed: carriers or other ingredients in the formulation may be of animal origin.

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