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Magnesium Oxide

Product Name Magnesium Oxide (Light)
Formula MgO
Grade Food
Appearance Very fine-light white powder,
odorless
Assay Min 98.00% to Max. 100.5 %
Sieve Analysis Min 98 % Passing through 325 Mesh
Bulk Density 0.12 to 0.15 g/mol
Loss on ignition Max 8 %
Heavy Metal Max 30 ppm
Soluble Substance Max 2 %
   
Packing 10kg Bags
Shelf Life 5 Years from Manufacturing

 

Product Name Magnesium Oxide (Heavy)
Formula MgO
Grade Food
Appearance Very bulky, white powder or relatively dense, white
powder or granulated powder.
Assay 96.0% to 100.5%
Loss on Ignition Maximum 10.0%
Bulk Density 0.25 gm/cc to 0.6gm/cc
Free Alkali & Soluble Salt Maximum 2.0%(10mg)
Acid Insoluble Substances Maximum 0.1%
Calcium Maximum 1.1%
Iron Maximum 10.0%
   
Packing 25 kg Bags
Shelf Life 5 Years from Manufacturing

Description

  1. food additive E530 is intended for use in food industry as an anti-caking agent, a flow enhancer, it is free-flowing without dust formation.
  2. It is used in the manufacture of milk powder, cream powder, chocolate and cacao products and as a catalyst in the process of edible oil hydrogenation.
  3. as a food additive for powdered food desiccants (drying agents), color retention, pH modification or as a magnesium mineral supplement or electrolyte
  4. used as a laxative for the symptomatic relief of acid indigestion and upset stomach, and in health supplements for cardiovascular and neuromuscular health.
  5. as a supplement to maintain adequate magnesium in the body.