Magnesium chloride
E511 is the European food-additive number for Magnesium chloride. Magnesium chloride (E511) is a stabiliser used as a food additive.
Is E511 safe or restricted?
E511 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 E511 vegan or vegetarian?
Magnesium chloride (E511) 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 the verified vegan and vegetarian status per product. Always read the label for allergens.
Which foods contain E511?
E511 appears in 4,200 of the 4.7 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in Tofu, Baby Formula (Powder), and Electrolyte / Sports Drink.
- Tofu1,078
- Baby Formula (Powder)412
- Electrolyte / Sports Drink360
- Energy Drink176
- Dietary Supplements127
- Meat Alternatives120
- Protein Powder / Shake108
- Water85
Often appears alongside
Additives most frequently found in the same ingredient lists as E511 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 E511
- What is E511?
- E511 is the E-number for Magnesium chloride. Magnesium chloride (E511) is a stabiliser used as a food additive.
- Which foods contain E511?
- E511 appears in 4,200 of the 4.7 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in Tofu, Baby Formula (Powder), and Electrolyte / Sports Drink. Scan any barcode with the Forkin app to see instantly whether a specific product contains it.
- Is E511 vegan or vegetarian?
- Magnesium chloride (E511) is typically produced from plant, mineral, or synthetic sources, so it is generally suitable for vegans and vegetarians. The Forkin app shows the verified vegan and vegetarian status per product, since the source can vary between manufacturers.
- Is E511 safe, and is it banned anywhere?
- E511 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 E511 — 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.