Magnesium Stearate
EATLABEL VERDICT
Generally Safe
Verified food additive with low risk profile
0 pts deduction
Overview & Primary Purpose
Vegetable-derived fatty acid salt acting as an essential mold lubricant preventing tablets and mints from sticking to metal dies.
Official Category: Bleaching Agent & Processing Aid (표백제·가공보조제)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
Restricted
Approved tablet lubricant and release agent
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United States (FDA)
Approved
FDA GRAS standard tablet die lubricant
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European Union (EFSA)
Approved
EFSA authorized without limitation
Commonly Found Foods
Multivitamin tabletspressed candy mintschewable calcium wafers
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Rice bran wax✓ Calcium stearate
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