Description
Magnesium citrate serves as a saline laxative, employed for bowel cleansing before surgery or specific medical procedures. In addition to its medicinal use, magnesium citrate powder finds application in the food and beverage sectors to control acidity in soft drinks and serve as a preservative. Furthermore, it is utilized in supplements as a mineral salt.
| Weight | 0.25 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 9 × 4 × 4 in |
| Size | 4oz |
| Origin | China |
| Use | Used in the food and beverage industries as a preservative and acid regulator and in the cosmetic industry as a preservative. |
| Processing | Powder |
| Appearance & Aroma | Off white to slightly yellowish powder with a metallic quality and no detectable aroma. |
| Active compounds | Magnesium, citric acid |
| Storage tips | Keep at room temperature in a sealed container in a cool, dry place. . |
| Industrial | Magnesium citrate powder, known as E number E345, is used in the food and beverage industries as a preservative and acid regulator and in the cosmetic industry as a preservative. It is also used to fortify milk content in dairy and soy milk, and in fertilizers. |
| Safety | There is little risk for toxicity in healthy individuals since the kidneys remove excess magnesium from the blood. Long-term use, however, or high dosages, can lead to dependence and serious complications, such as irregular heartbeat , unexplained weight loss, excessive fatigue, confusion, chronic diarrhea and dehydration. |
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