Is Magnesium Carbonate (E504) Halal?

MUIS lists E504 (Magnesium Carbonate) as halal. It is a mineral (inorganic) substance and no animal material is involved in producing it. The status applies to the additive itself; the finished product still needs its other ingredients checked.

Magnesium carbonate is a white mineral salt used as an anti-caking agent, alkaliser and dietary magnesium source. It is also used as a drying agent on athletes' hands.

• table salt (anti-caking)
• powdered foods
• antacid tablets
• ice cream

• E504 on its own is not a reason to avoid a product.
• The finished product still needs its other ingredients checked — look for a halal certification logo (MUIS, JAKIM, MUI, HMC or similar) when in doubt.
• Halal status here follows the MUIS food additive listing; rulings can differ between certification bodies.

calcium carbonate (E170), magnesium oxide (E530), silicon dioxide (E551)

E504 (Magnesium Carbonate) is halal for Muslims according to the MUIS food additive listing. Magnesium carbonate is a white mineral salt used as an anti-caking agent, alkaliser and dietary magnesium source.

Magnesium carbonate is a white mineral salt used as an anti-caking agent, alkaliser and dietary magnesium source. It is also used as a drying agent on athletes' hands.

E504 is commonly found in table salt (anti-caking), powdered foods, antacid tablets, and ice cream.