What the source establishes
The JECFA entry identifies the additive as INS 511 and names magnesium chloride hexahydrate. A food-additive function describes what an ingredient does in a food-making context. [1]
The historical evaluation record includes an acceptable-daily-intake classification and links to specifications. Those fields belong to an evaluated use and specification system; they are not a personal supplementation prescription. [1]
What it does not establish
The name on a sack of industrial material does not demonstrate compliance with food specifications. Likewise, an additive listing does not establish sleep, muscle or other clinical benefits. Finished-product grade, composition and intended use remain separate questions. [1]
A hypothetical distinction
Imagine two materials share a chemical name but are sold for different purposes. The name identifies chemistry; documentation establishes the applicable specification.
| Detail | Interpretation |
|---|---|
| Chemical name | Identity |
| Food function | Technological purpose |
| Product grade | Requires documentation |
Sources for this article
- JECFA Evaluations-MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE-
Source consulted: 2026-09-19. This is a reference resource, not a claim that we conducted the studies or tested a product.