Magnesium stearate

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Magnesium stearate is the magnesium salt of stearic acid. It is approved as a food additive (E 572) and is used as an additive for the production of tablets and granules.

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E 572; Food additives (overview);

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Food additives, various additives (e-numbers 500 - 949);

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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