E511 — Magnesium Chloride

Used as: Firming agent

Why is it used?

Magnesium Chloride is used in food as firming agent.

EU status

Authorised as a food additive in the EU (Regulation 1333/2008).

How it appears on a label

• “E511”
• “Magnesium Chloride”

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