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Magnesium Lactate

Also known as: E329

Low concern

Magnesium lactate is GRAS and approved as a food additive. It is a source of magnesium and lactic acid.

Found in

408 products

E-number

E329

What it is

Magnesium lactate (E329), the magnesium salt of lactic acid.

Used as an acidity regulator, mineral fortificant, and firming agent.

Why it's flagged

GI effects with excessive magnesium intake

What regulators actually say

"Magnesium lactate (CAS Reg. No. 18917-93-6)... is generally recognized as safe when used in food in accordance with good manufacturing practice."

FDA 21 CFR 184.1311 — ecfr.gov

"The Panel concluded that there is no safety concern for the use of lactic acid and lactate salts (E270, E325-E327, E329) at the reported uses and use levels."

EFSA re-evaluation of lactates — efsa.europa.eu

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

GRAS; listed in 21 CFR 184.1311

European Union — EFSA

Approved as E329; ADI 'not specified'

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