Magnesium Chloride

Other names: Magnesium chloride, E511

Harm score: 2 (Derivatives of natural substances)

Magnesium Chloride, also known as Magnesium Chloride or E511, is an inorganic substance belonging to the group of salts. It is an odourless, white crystalline powder that is freely soluble in water. It is characterised by a distinctive taste characteristic - a salty taste. Magnesium chloride finds application in many fields, especially in the food industry, pharmaceutical industry or cosmetics.

In the food industry, Magnesium Chloride is referred to as E511. It is used as a stabilizer, thickener, but also for its ability to enhance the taste of food. It might seem that this substance is only found in specific products, but it can be found in such a wide variety of foods as cheese, dairy products, baked goods, canned vegetables, instant soups and popular beverages. In the pharmaceutical industry, this material is used to make drugs that help with muscle cramps, headaches, fatigue and high blood pressure. In cosmetics, it is used because it has antiseptic properties and helps relieve symptoms of eczema and psoriasis.