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Is Magnesium Carbonate vegetarian?

Magnesium Carbonate

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Magnesium carbonates are inorganic salts of magnesium and carbonic acid, occurring naturally as the mineral magnesite. They are used as acidity regulators, anti-caking agents, and colorant carriers in food and cosmetics.

Also known as Basic magnesium carbonate, CI 77713, Magnesite, Magnesium carbonate, Magnesium carbonate (CI 77713), Magnesium hydrogen carbonate, Magnesium(II) carbonate
INCI name Magnesium Carbonate
E number E504
INS number 504
CAS number 546-93-0
EC number 208-915-9
CosIng ID 32833
Last reviewed 22 April 2026

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