Odourless, white bulky powder
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| Country | Status | Matched Term |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Approved | Magnesium hydroxide |
| European Union | Approved | Magnesium hydroxide |
| Australia and New Zealand | Not Permitted |
| Philippines | Approved | Magnesium Hydroxide |
| Austria | Approved | Magnesium hydroxide |
| Belgium | Approved | Magnesium hydroxide |
| Bulgaria | Approved | Magnesium hydroxide |
| Cyprus | Approved | Magnesium hydroxide |
| Czech Republic | Approved | Magnesium hydroxide |
| Denmark | Approved | Magnesium hydroxide |
| Estonia | Approved | Magnesium hydroxide |
| Finland | Approved | Magnesium hydroxide |
| France | Approved | Magnesium hydroxide |
| Germany | Approved | Magnesium hydroxide |
| Greece | Approved | Magnesium hydroxide |
| Hungary | Approved | Magnesium hydroxide |
| Ireland | Approved | Magnesium hydroxide |
| Italy | Approved | Magnesium hydroxide |
| Latvia | Approved | Magnesium hydroxide |
| Lithuania | Approved | Magnesium hydroxide |
| Luxembourg | Approved | Magnesium hydroxide |
| Malta | Approved | Magnesium hydroxide |
| Netherlands | Approved | Magnesium hydroxide |
| Poland | Approved | Magnesium hydroxide |
| Portugal | Approved | Magnesium hydroxide |
| Romania | Approved | Magnesium hydroxide |
| Slovakia | Approved | Magnesium hydroxide |
| Slovenia | Approved | Magnesium hydroxide |
| Spain | Approved | Magnesium hydroxide |
| Sweden | Approved | Magnesium hydroxide |
| United Kingdom | Approved | Magnesium hydroxide |
| Australia | Not Permitted | |
| New Zealand | Not Permitted |
E528 - Magnesium hydroxide: Mineral salt. Milk of magnesia. Strong alkali used as acidity regulator. Used in cheese to enhance rennet and stabilises the colour of vegetables during canning. Laxative in high concentration. Banned in Australia. Avoid it.
E528 - Magnesium hydroxide: Mineral salt. Milk of magnesia. Strong alkali used as acidity regulator. Used in cheese to enhance rennet and stabilises the colour of vegetables during canning. Laxative in high concentration. Banned in Australia. Avoid it.
E528 - Magnesium hydroxide: Mineral salt. Milk of magnesia. Strong alkali used as acidity regulator. Used in cheese to enhance rennet and stabilises the colour of vegetables during canning. Laxative in high concentration. Banned in Australia. Avoid it.
E528 - Magnesium hydroxide: Not permitted in Australia.
E528 - Magnesium hydroxide: Avoid it, banned in some countries.
Food Reactions - Food Intolerance, Allergy & Adverse Reactions
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Magnesiamaito
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Milk of magnesia
Milmag
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Reachim
Versamag
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