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Magnesium carbonate food grade
Magnesium carbonate (MgCO3)
2090-64-4
2836991000
Product Description
Magnesium carbonate food grade, with the chemical formula MgCO3, is an inorganic compound commonly used as an antacid. It typically contains between 40.0% and 45.0% magnesium oxide (MgO), making it a multifunctional ingredient used to prevent clumping in food products, enhance whitening in food processing, act as a mold release in cookie manufacturing, and serve as a carbonate source in soft drinks.
Chemical/ Physical Analysis
| Test Items | EP | FCCV |
| Content | 40-45% | 40-43.5% |
| Appearance | white or almost white powder | |
| Solubility | practically insoluble in water. | |
| Bulk density | Heavy≥0.25g/ml Light≤0.15g/ml | |
| Soluble substances | ≤1.0% | ≤1.0% |
| Substances insoluble in acetic acid | ≤0.05% | ≤0.05% |
| Chlorides | ≤700 ppm | |
| Sulfates | Heavy≤0.6% Light≤0.3% | |
| Arsenic | ≤2 ppm | ≤3 ppm |
| Calcium | ≤0.75% | ≤0.6% |
| Iron | ≤400 ppm | |
| Heavy metals | ≤20ppm |
Applications
- Antacid: Used to relieve heartburn and indigestion.
- Food Additive: Acts as an anti-caking agent in powdered foods.
- Dietary Supplement: Provides magnesium, an essential mineral for various bodily functions.
- Baking Ingredient: Sometimes used as a leavening agent in baking.
- Stabilizer: Helps maintain texture in certain food products.
- pH Regulator: Can be used to adjust acidity levels in food processing.
- Nutritional Fortification: Added to foods to enhance their nutritional value.
Packaging
available in 10/20/ 25kg bags or cartons lined with PP bags