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E-number E504 · Minerals
Magnesium carbonates
Halal
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- Plain-language explanation
- E504, or magnesium carbonates, are mineral salts used as anti-caking agents and acidity regulators in foods like salt and powdered milk. They are naturally occurring minerals or can be produced synthetically, and their halal status is generally considered permissible by major certification bodies. Since they are not derived from animal sources, there are no specific halal concerns with E504.