E Number
|
E511 |
Name
|
Magnesium chloride |
Class
|
Others |
Groups
|
Group I |
Additional details
|
Acidity regulator |
Origin
|
Natural or synthetic |
Common sources
|
|
Common applications
|
To prepare tofu from soy drink |
Observations
|
At low doses, may cause digestive problems, while at high doses may lead to vomits, diarrhea, intestinal ulcers and bleeding |
Evaluation
|
To avoid |
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Conditions of use in food categories
Category Number
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Category Name
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Maximum Level (mg/l or mg/kg as appropriate)
|
Details
|
Restrictions/exceptions
|
12.1.1
| Salt | quantum satis | | only sea-salt |