Is Magnesium Chloride (E511) Halal?

MUIS lists E511 (Magnesium Chloride) 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 chloride (nigari) is a mineral salt used as a firming agent, especially as the traditional coagulant for tofu in East Asia. It is also a magnesium nutrient source.

• tofu (traditional coagulant)
• salt substitutes
• sports drinks
• supplements

• E511 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 chloride (E509), calcium sulphate (E516), potassium chloride (E508)

E511 (Magnesium Chloride) is halal for Muslims according to the MUIS food additive listing. Magnesium chloride (nigari) is a mineral salt used as a firming agent, especially as the traditional coagulant for tofu in East Asia.

Magnesium chloride (nigari) is a mineral salt used as a firming agent, especially as the traditional coagulant for tofu in East Asia. It is also a magnesium nutrient source.

E511 is commonly found in tofu (traditional coagulant), salt substitutes, sports drinks, and supplements.