Magnesium hydroxide carbonate
E504II is the European food-additive number for Magnesium hydroxide carbonate. Magnesium hydroxide carbonate (E504ii) is a carrier used as a food additive.
Is E504II safe or restricted?
E504II is an approved food additive in the EU and currently carries no special regulatory restrictions in the EU additive register. Forkin classifies it as “No known concern” and does not make health claims. See the methodology for how regulatory levels are assigned, or the guide to how EU additives are approved, re-evaluated and banned.
Is E504II vegan or vegetarian?
Magnesium hydroxide carbonate (E504II) is typically produced from plant, mineral, or synthetic sources, so it is generally suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
The production source can vary between manufacturers — the Forkin app shows product-specific vegan and vegetarian signals where available, based on ingredient and label data. Always read the label for allergens.
Which foods contain E504II?
E504II appears in 40 of the 4.9 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in Protein Powder / Shake, Meal Replacement Shake, and Vitamins & Supplements.
- Protein Powder / Shake6
- Meal Replacement Shake4
- Vitamins & Supplements3
- Dietary Supplements3
- Lactose-Free Milk2
- Electrolyte / Sports Drink2
- Salt2
- Wafers1
Often appears alongside
Additives most frequently found in the same ingredient lists as E504II across the catalogue.
Counts reflect Forkin's independently enriched product catalogue and update as new products are added — they are not a market-share statistic.
Frequently asked questions about E504II
- What is E504II?
- E504II is the E-number for Magnesium hydroxide carbonate. Magnesium hydroxide carbonate (E504ii) is a carrier used as a food additive.
- Which foods contain E504II?
- E504II appears in 40 of the 4.9 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in Protein Powder / Shake, Meal Replacement Shake, and Vitamins & Supplements. Scan any barcode with the Forkin app to see instantly whether a specific product contains it.
- Is E504II vegan or vegetarian?
- Magnesium hydroxide carbonate (E504II) is typically produced from plant, mineral, or synthetic sources, so it is generally suitable for vegans and vegetarians. The Forkin app shows product-specific vegan and vegetarian signals where available, based on ingredient and label data, since the source can vary between manufacturers.
- Is E504II safe, and is it banned anywhere?
- E504II is an approved food additive in the EU and currently carries no special regulatory restrictions in the EU additive register. Forkin classifies it as ‘No known concern’ and does not make health claims — see the methodology page for how regulatory levels are assigned, and the Forkin app for the full profile, including acceptable daily intake (ADI) and restrictions by country.
See the full profile in Forkin
The Forkin app surfaces the full regulatory profile of E504II — acceptable daily intake (ADI), restrictions by country, vegan and vegetarian status, alternative names, and which products in your scan history contain it. See view pricing.