Colourless crystals, granular crystalline powder or white powder. Crystals effloresce in warm, dry air.
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The function(s) performed by the food additive when used in cooking.
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Data according to various sources such as fao, fda, codex. Spot a mistake? Tell us!
| Country | Status | Matched Term |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Approved | Magnesium sulfate |
| European Union | Not Permitted | |
| Australia and New Zealand | Approved | Magnesium sulphate |
| Philippines | Not Permitted | |
| Italy | Not Permitted | |
| Austria | Not Permitted | |
| Belgium | Not Permitted | |
| Bulgaria | Not Permitted | |
| Cyprus | Not Permitted | |
| Czech Republic | Not Permitted | |
| Denmark | Not Permitted | |
| Estonia | Not Permitted | |
| Finland | Not Permitted | |
| France | Not Permitted | |
| Germany | Not Permitted | |
| Greece | Not Permitted | |
| Hungary | Not Permitted | |
| Ireland | Not Permitted | |
| Latvia | Not Permitted | |
| Lithuania | Not Permitted | |
| Luxembourg | Not Permitted | |
| Malta | Not Permitted | |
| Netherlands | Not Permitted | |
| Poland | Not Permitted | |
| Portugal | Not Permitted | |
| Romania | Not Permitted | |
| Slovakia | Not Permitted | |
| Slovenia | Not Permitted | |
| Spain | Not Permitted | |
| Sweden | Not Permitted | |
| United Kingdom | Not Permitted | |
| Australia | Approved | Magnesium sulphate |
| New Zealand | Approved | Magnesium sulphate |
518 - Magnesium sulfate: Laxative effect, low blood pressure, drowsiness, those with kidney damage should avoid.
518 - Magnesium sulfate: Miscellaneous - Acids and Salts: Sulphuric Acid and its Salts
518 - Magnesium sulfate: Prepared from magnesium salts and sulphuric acid. Natural mineral. Mineral salt, firming agent for medications, pharmaceuticals, nutrition supplements and infant formula as a mineral. Used in beer and a laxative. Dangerous to people with kidney problems and has teratogenic properties.
518 - Magnesium sulfate: Problems with kidney patients.
518 - Magnesium sulfate: Has been linked to cancer.
Epsom salt (heptahydrate)
Magnesium sulphate
Epsom salts
Magnesium sulfate (1:1) heptahydrate
Magnesium(II) sulfate heptahydrate
Sulfuric acid magnesium salt (1:1), heptahydrate
Collection of sources used to create this food additive summary.
| Source |
|---|
| Codex Alimentarius |
| Food Standards Australia New Zealand |
| JECFA (Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives) |
| UK Food Guide |
| UK Food Standards Agency |
| U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
Lists the U.S. CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) registry number and EINECS (European INventory of Existing Commercial chemical Substances) numbers when known.
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