Magnesium Sulfate Heptahydrate
What is Magnesium Sulfate Heptahydrate?
Magnesium sulfate heptahydrate is a mineral salt that occurs naturally as the mineral epsomite. It is typically produced industrially by reacting magnesium carbonate or magnesium oxide with sulfuric acid. The heptahydrate form means it contains seven molecules of water bound within its crystal structure.
Is Magnesium Sulfate Heptahydrate vegan?
Magnesium Sulfate Heptahydrate is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Magnesium Sulfate Heptahydrate a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Magnesium Sulfate Heptahydrate used for?
In food, magnesium sulfate heptahydrate is often used as a firming agent, a nutrient supplement, or a pH regulator.
Is Magnesium Sulfate Heptahydrate safe?
Magnesium sulfate is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food.
Why it's used
In food, magnesium sulfate heptahydrate is often used as a firming agent, a nutrient supplement, or a pH regulator. It can help maintain the texture of certain foods and is sometimes added to beverages and processed foods to provide magnesium.
Health notes
Magnesium sulfate is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. It is a source of the essential mineral magnesium. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated magnesium sulfate and established an Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI). High doses can have a laxative effect, but this is not typically seen with amounts used in food.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen.
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