Ingredient

Magnesium Phosphate Dibasic

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers add magnesium phosphate dibasic to foods as a nutrient supplement, providing dietary magnesium. …

What it is

Magnesium phosphate dibasic is a mineral compound that is a salt of phosphoric acid and magnesium. It is typically produced by reacting magnesium oxide or magnesium hydroxide with phosphoric acid. It appears as a white powder and is not naturally found in this form in significant amounts.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add magnesium phosphate dibasic to foods as a nutrient supplement, providing dietary magnesium. It can also function as an anticaking agent, preventing powders from clumping together. It is commonly found in nutritional drinks, dairy products, and baked goods.

Health notes

In the U.S., magnesium phosphate dibasic is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a nutrient supplement or anticaking agent. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated magnesium phosphates and established acceptable daily intakes. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects from consuming magnesium phosphate dibasic at typical dietary levels.

Allergen info

Magnesium phosphate dibasic is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Magnesium Phosphate Dibasic

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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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