Magnesium Acetate
Magnesium acetate (Mg(C₂H₃O₂)₂) is occasionally used as a buffering agent and mineral source.
Magnesium Carbonate
Magnesium carbonate (MgCO₃) is used as an anti-caking agent and magnesium fortification compound.
Magnesium Chloride
Magnesium chloride (MgCl₂) is used as a tofu coagulant (nigari), mineral supplement, and magnesium fortification ingredient.
Magnesium Citrate
Magnesium citrate (Mg₃(C₆H₅O₇)₂) is a soluble magnesium salt used in fortified beverages and supplements.
Magnesium Gluconate
Magnesium gluconate (Mg(C₆H₁₁O₇)₂) is used in fortified foods and supplements for improved bioavailability.
Magnesium Hydroxide
Magnesium hydroxide (Mg(OH)₂) functions as an acidity regulator and magnesium supplement ingredient.
Magnesium Lactate
Magnesium lactate (Mg(C₃H₅O₃)₂) is used in food fortification due to its mild taste and good solubility.
Magnesium Malate
Magnesium malate (MgC₄H₄O₅) is used in fortified foods and supplements due to its relatively high bioavailability.
Magnesium Oxide
Magnesium oxide (MgO) is a concentrated magnesium source widely used in dietary supplements and fortified foods.
Magnesium Phosphate
Magnesium phosphate (Mg₃(PO₄)₂) is used as a magnesium nutrient source in fortified foods.
Magnesium Silicate
Magnesium silicate (MgSiO₃) is used as an anti-caking agent in certain powdered food products.
Magnesium Stearate
Magnesium stearate (Mg(C₁₈H₃₅O₂)₂) functions as an anti-caking and flow agent in powdered foods and supplements.
Magnesium Sulfate
Magnesium sulfate (MgSO₄) is used in brewing water treatment, mineral waters, and as a magnesium supplement.