Manganese Sulphate Monohydrate

Manganese sulfate monohydrate is a mineral salt that provides manganese, an essential trace element. It is typically produced by reacting manganese carbonate or manganese oxide with sulfuric acid. The resulting solution is then crystallized to form the monohydrate salt.

Manufacturers add manganese sulfate monohydrate to foods and beverages as a source of the essential mineral manganese. It is often found in fortified foods, including certain types of water and sports drinks, to help consumers meet their daily manganese needs.

Manganese sulfate monohydrate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a nutrient supplement. Manganese is an essential nutrient for human health, playing a role in bone formation and metabolism. JECFA and EFSA have evaluated manganese and its compounds, establishing acceptable daily intakes. While manganese is essential, excessive intake can lead to adverse health effects, though this is rare from food sources alone.