MAGNESIUM GLUCONATE
Prepared at the 53rd JECFA (1999) and published in FNP 52 Add 7 (1999), superseding tentative specifications prepared at the 51st JECFA (1998),
published in FNP 52 Add 6 (1998). Group ADI "Not specified" for gluconodelta-lactone and gluconates, established at the 51st JECFA in 1998.
SYNONYMS INS No. 580
DEFINITION The material of commerce exists as anhydrous, dihydrate or a mixture of both
Chemical names Magnesium di-D-gluconate
C.A.S. number Anhydrous: 3632-91-5
Dihydrate: 59625-89-7
Chemical formula C12H22MgO14
Formula weight Anhydrous: 414.60
Dihydrate: 450.63
Assay Not less than 98.0% and not more than 102.0% on the anhydrous basis
DESCRIPTION White to off white, odourless, fine powder
FUNCTIONAL USES Acidity regulator, firming agent, yeast nutrient, nutrient supplement
