Sea Salt And Magnesium Carbonate
What is Sea Salt And Magnesium Carbonate?
Sea salt is salt produced by the evaporation of ocean water. It is less processed than table salt and may contain trace minerals. Magnesium carbonate is a white mineral salt that occurs naturally. It is often added to sea salt to prevent clumping.
Is Sea Salt And Magnesium Carbonate vegan?
Sea Salt And Magnesium Carbonate is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Sea Salt And Magnesium Carbonate a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Sea Salt And Magnesium Carbonate used for?
Magnesium carbonate is added to sea salt as an anti-caking agent, helping to keep the salt free-flowing.
Is Sea Salt And Magnesium Carbonate safe?
Sea salt and magnesium carbonate are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food.
Why it's used
Magnesium carbonate is added to sea salt as an anti-caking agent, helping to keep the salt free-flowing. It is commonly found in salt intended for table use, seasoning blends, and other food products where a non-clumping salt is desired.
Health notes
Sea salt and magnesium carbonate are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. Magnesium carbonate is a source of magnesium, an essential mineral. Excessive intake of magnesium from supplements can cause digestive upset, but this is unlikely from its use as an anti-caking agent in salt. JECFA has evaluated magnesium carbonate and established an acceptable daily intake.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen.
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