Is Magnesium Oxide (E530) Halal?

MUIS lists E530 (Magnesium Oxide) 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 oxide is a mineral oxide used as an anti-caking agent, alkaliser and dietary magnesium source. It is produced by calcining magnesium carbonate or magnesium hydroxide.

• powdered drink mixes
• table salt (anti-caking)
• magnesium supplements
• antacids

• E530 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.

magnesium hydroxide (E528), magnesium carbonate (E504), magnesium phosphate (E343)

E530 (Magnesium Oxide) is halal for Muslims according to the MUIS food additive listing. Magnesium oxide is a mineral oxide used as an anti-caking agent, alkaliser and dietary magnesium source.

Magnesium oxide is a mineral oxide used as an anti-caking agent, alkaliser and dietary magnesium source. It is produced by calcining magnesium carbonate or magnesium hydroxide.

E530 is commonly found in powdered drink mixes, table salt (anti-caking), magnesium supplements, and antacids.