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MAGNESIUM GLUCONATE
INS: 580
Chemical names: MAGNESIUM DI-D-GLUCONATE
Functional class: ACIDITY REGULATOR; FIRMING AGENT; YEAST FOOD; NUTRIENT SUPPLEMENT
Latest evaluation: 1998
ADI: NOT SPECIFIED
Comments: Group ADI for glucono delta-lactone, calcium gluconate, magnesium gluconate, potassium gluconate, and sodium gluconate
Report: TRS 891-JECFA 51/46
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 7/FNP 52 Add.7/57 (1999)
Tox monograph: FAS 42-JECFA 51/203
Previous status: 1998, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 6/FNP 52 Add.6/81. R,T
1985, TRS 733-JECFA 29/12, FNP 28-JECFA 27/68 (1983) (COMPENDIUM/873), FAS 67.29/NMRS 40A,B,C-JECFA 9/139 (1965; GLUCONIC ACID). 0-50 (ALSO INCLUDES THE FREE ACID; INTAKE LIMITED BY LAXATIVE ACTION). FU. R
1983, FNP 28-JECFA 27/68 (1983); COMPENDIUM/873
1979, TRS 648-JECFA 23/30, FNP 12-JECFA 23/67, FAS 67.29/NMRS 40A,B,C-JECFA 9/139 (1965; GLUCONIC ACID).0-50 (INCLUDED IN THE GROUP ADI FOR GLUCONIC ACID AND BASES). R/T
1978, FNP 7-JECFA 22/40. N,T
 
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