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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 drinks. They are naturally occurring minerals or can be produced synthetically, but the source does not affect their status. According to major halal authorities like JAKIM, MUI, and MUIS, magnesium carbonates are considered halal because they are inorganic and not derived from animal sources. Therefore, this ingredient is generally accepted as halal for Muslim consumers.