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Magnesium Palmitate

Low concern

Magnesium salts of fatty acids are GRAS as anticaking/binder agents at typical low levels. No specific safety concerns at intended use levels.

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What it is

Magnesium salt of palmitic acid; used as an anticaking agent or lubricant in supplements and cosmetics.

Anticaking/flow agent.

What regulators actually say

"Magnesium stearate... and other magnesium salts of edible fatty acids... is generally recognized as safe when used in accordance with good manufacturing practice."

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Magnesium salts of fatty acids GRAS under 21 CFR 184.1440.

European Union — EFSA

Magnesium salts of fatty acids (E470b) authorized in the EU.

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