Safe Food Additives
1,518 substances with no significant safety concerns based on current FDA and EFSA assessments.
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Magnesium Carbonate
FlavoringMagnesium carbonate is an inorganic compound used in food as an anticaking agent, drying agent, and nutrient supplement. It helps maintain product flow and consistency in powdered foods while providing a dietary source of magnesium.
Magnesium Chloride
ColorantMagnesium chloride (CAS 7786-30-3) is an inorganic salt compound used in food production primarily as a firming agent, nutrient supplement, and flavoring adjuvant. It helps maintain texture in processed foods while providing bioavailable magnesium.
Magnesium Fumarate
NutrientMagnesium fumarate is a magnesium salt of fumaric acid used as a nutrient supplement in food products. It provides bioavailable magnesium, an essential mineral important for numerous physiological functions including muscle and nerve function.
Magnesium Gluconate
NutrientMagnesium gluconate is a mineral supplement form of magnesium that combines magnesium with gluconic acid. It is used in food and beverages as a nutrient fortification ingredient to increase magnesium content.
Magnesium Glycerophosphate
OtherMagnesium glycerophosphate is an organometallic compound that serves as a formulation aid in food products. It functions to improve texture, stability, and processing characteristics in various food applications.
Magnesium Hydroxide
ColorantMagnesium hydroxide is an inorganic compound that functions as a pH control agent, drying agent, and nutrient supplement in food processing. It is approved by the FDA as GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) and has no reported adverse events or recalls.
Magnesium Myristate
EmulsifierMagnesium myristate is a salt of myristic acid and magnesium used in food manufacturing as an anticaking agent, emulsifier, and lubricant. It helps prevent clumping in powdered ingredients and improves flow properties in various food products.
Magnesium Oleate
EmulsifierMagnesium oleate is a salt compound derived from oleic acid and magnesium, functioning primarily as an anti-caking agent and emulsifier in food products. It helps prevent clumping in powdered foods and improves texture and stability in various formulations.
Magnesium Oxide
FlavoringMagnesium oxide (MgO) is an inorganic compound derived from magnesium that functions as an anticaking agent, desiccant, and nutrient supplement in food products. It is widely used to improve texture, prevent clumping, and maintain product stability while also serving as a source of dietary magnesium.
Magnesium Phosphate, Dibasic
StabilizerMagnesium phosphate, dibasic is an inorganic salt compound used in food production as a stabilizer, thickener, pH control agent, and nutrient supplement. It provides bioavailable magnesium while helping maintain product texture and acidity levels in various food applications.
Magnesium Phosphate, Tribasic
StabilizerMagnesium phosphate, tribasic is an inorganic mineral compound used in food as a nutrient supplement, pH control agent, and stabilizer. It provides bioavailable magnesium while helping maintain product stability and texture in various food formulations.
Magnesium Salts Of Fatty Acids
EmulsifierMagnesium salts of fatty acids are compounds formed by combining magnesium with naturally-derived fatty acids. They function as emulsifiers, anticaking agents, and release agents in food products to improve texture, flow, and processing characteristics.
Magnesium Silicate
Anti-cakingMagnesium silicate is a naturally occurring mineral compound used as an anti-caking agent in food products to prevent clumping and maintain free-flowing consistency. It is approved as GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) by the FDA and has no reported adverse events or recalls.
Magnesium Stearate
HumectantMagnesium stearate (CAS 557-04-0) is a salt compound derived from stearic acid and magnesium, commonly used as an anticaking and free-flow agent in food products. It prevents clumping and moisture absorption in powdered foods and supplements.
Magnesium Sulfate
EmulsifierMagnesium sulfate, commonly known as Epsom salt, is a mineral compound used in food processing as an anticaking agent, emulsifier, and nutrient supplement. It functions to improve texture, prevent clumping, and maintain product stability in various food applications.
Malic Acid
FlavoringMalic acid (CAS 617-48-1) is an organic compound naturally found in fruits that functions as a flavor enhancer, flavoring agent, and pH control agent in food products. It is widely used in the food industry to add tartness, enhance flavor profiles, and regulate acidity in beverages, confections, and other processed foods.
Malt
OtherMalt is an enzyme preparation derived from germinated cereal grains, primarily barley, that breaks down starches and proteins in food production. It is commonly used in baking, brewing, and grain processing to improve texture, fermentation, and nutritional quality.
Malt Syrup (malt Extract)
ColorantMalt syrup is a concentrated sweetener derived from malted grains, primarily barley, through enzymatic breakdown of starches. It functions as a nutritive sweetener, flavor enhancer, and coloring agent in foods, while also serving as a fermenting aid in brewing and baking applications.
Maltodextrin
FlavoringMaltodextrin is a polysaccharide derived from starch through partial hydrolysis, consisting of glucose units linked in chains. It functions as a thickener, stabilizer, and texturizer in processed foods while providing mild sweetness and improved flow properties.
Maltol
FlavoringMaltol is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent and sweetness enhancer in food products. It provides a sweet, caramel-like taste and is commonly employed in beverages, baked goods, and confectionery items.
Maltose
SweetenerMaltose is a naturally occurring disaccharide sugar composed of two glucose units, commonly used as a nutritive sweetener in food and beverage products. It provides sweetness and texture benefits while delivering approximately 4 calories per gram, similar to other sugars.
Mandarin, Oil (citrus Reticulata Blanco)
FlavoringMandarin oil (Citrus reticulata Blanco) is a natural essential oil extracted from mandarin orange peel, used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. It provides authentic citrus taste and aroma to products ranging from beverages to confections.
Manganese Chloride
NutrientManganese chloride is an inorganic salt form of manganese, an essential trace mineral. It is used as a nutrient supplement in food and beverages to address manganese deficiency, though its use in foods is limited and not approved as a direct food additive by the FDA.
Manganese Citrate
NutrientManganese citrate is a mineral supplement form of manganese, an essential trace element, that functions as both a nutrient fortification agent and sequestrant in food products. It is used to increase manganese content in fortified foods and beverages, and to bind metal ions that could affect product stability or appearance.
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