Magnesium chloride (E511[8]) is an important coagulant used in the preparation of tofu from soy milk.
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The function(s) performed by the food additive when used in cooking.
Data according to various sources such as fao, fda, codex. Spot a mistake? Tell us!
| Country | Status | Matched Term |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Approved | Magnesium chloride |
| European Union | Approved | Magnesium chloride |
| Australia and New Zealand | Approved | Magnesium chloride |
| Philippines | Approved | Magnesium Chloride |
| Austria | Approved | Magnesium chloride |
| Belgium | Approved | Magnesium chloride |
| Bulgaria | Approved | Magnesium chloride |
| Cyprus | Approved | Magnesium chloride |
| Czech Republic | Approved | Magnesium chloride |
| Denmark | Approved | Magnesium chloride |
| Estonia | Approved | Magnesium chloride |
| Finland | Approved | Magnesium chloride |
| France | Approved | Magnesium chloride |
| Germany | Approved | Magnesium chloride |
| Greece | Approved | Magnesium chloride |
| Hungary | Approved | Magnesium chloride |
| Ireland | Approved | Magnesium chloride |
| Italy | Approved | Magnesium chloride |
| Latvia | Approved | Magnesium chloride |
| Lithuania | Approved | Magnesium chloride |
| Luxembourg | Approved | Magnesium chloride |
| Malta | Approved | Magnesium chloride |
| Netherlands | Approved | Magnesium chloride |
| Poland | Approved | Magnesium chloride |
| Portugal | Approved | Magnesium chloride |
| Romania | Approved | Magnesium chloride |
| Slovakia | Approved | Magnesium chloride |
| Slovenia | Approved | Magnesium chloride |
| Spain | Approved | Magnesium chloride |
| Sweden | Approved | Magnesium chloride |
| United Kingdom | Approved | Magnesium chloride |
| Australia | Approved | Magnesium chloride |
| New Zealand | Approved | Magnesium chloride |
E511 - Magnesium chloride: Magnesium is an essential mineral.
E511 - Magnesium chloride: Caused kidney damage in dogs so those with kidney damage may wish to avoid
E511 - Magnesium chloride: Caused kidney damage in dogs so those with kidney damage may wish to avoid
E511 - Magnesium chloride: Natural salt, part of sea salt and rock salt. Mineral salt, firming agent. Magnesium is an essential mineral. Used in foods and pharmaceuticals. Industrial grade not for human consumption. Can act as a laxative.
E511 - Magnesium chloride: Magnesium is an essential mineral.
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Magnogene
Magnesium chloride anhydrous
Collection of sources used to create this food additive summary.
| Source |
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| Codex Alimentarius |
| Food Standards Australia New Zealand |
| UK Food Guide |
| UK Food Standards Agency |
| U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Wikipedia |
Lists the U.S. CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) registry number and EINECS (European INventory of Existing Commercial chemical Substances) numbers when known.
| Supplier | Country | |
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 | Hawkins Watts | Australia and New Zealand |
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