Comparing E504 - Magnesium carbonates vs E546 - Magnesium pyrophosphate

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Overview

E504 - Magnesium carbonates

Magnesium carbonates (E504) are mineral-based additives that help powdered foods flow and mix evenly. They act mainly as anti-caking agents and carriers, and sometimes as mild acidity regulators. You may spot them in table salt, spice mixes, powdered drinks, and chewing gum.

E546 - Magnesium pyrophosphate

Magnesium pyrophosphate (E546) is a phosphate-based mineral salt used in small amounts to help foods keep the right texture, especially dry mixes. It belongs to the family of phosphate additives and is typically used for processing performance rather than flavor or nutrition.

Synonyms

E504

Magnesium carbonates

E546

Magnesium pyrophosphate

Functions

acidity regulator anticaking agent carrier

sequestrant stabilizer

Origins

Products

Found in 17 products

Found in 0 products

Search rank & volume

#393160 / mo🇺🇸U.S.

#50430 / mo🇺🇸U.S.

Awareness score

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Popular questions

What category is e504 in ruby princess?
In food additives, E504 is magnesium carbonates, classified mainly as a carrier and also used as an anti-caking and acidity-regulating/rising agent.
What year is a tree farmer skidder serial number e504-019?
That serial number isn’t related to the food additive; in food labeling, E504 refers to magnesium carbonates used as a carrier/anti-caking/acidity regulator.
Why take calcium and magnesium carbonates?
They are used as antacids to neutralize stomach acid and as mineral supplements to provide calcium and magnesium; in foods they also serve as acidity regulators and anti-caking agents.