Magnesium hydroxide (E528)
Updated October 2, 2026
Magnesium hydroxide (E528) is a food additive in the “other additives” group. It appears in 11 products in our database, 7 of them sold in the US.
Quick facts
- Also known as
- E528
- E-number
- E528
- Function
- Other additives
- Found in
- 11 products (7 sold in the US)
Foods that commonly contain Magnesium hydroxide
Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes Magnesium hydroxide.
Popular products with Magnesium hydroxide
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NOVA 4 Magnesium hydroxide-free alternatives
Popular products from the same categories that don't list Magnesium hydroxide and score Nutri-Score A–C.
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c NOVA 4 How to spot Magnesium hydroxide on a label
Look for any of these names in the ingredient list:
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Frequently asked questions
What foods contain Magnesium hydroxide?
In our database, Magnesium hydroxide most often appears in beverages, filled sponge cake slices, low calorie meal replacement and biscuits.
How many products contain Magnesium hydroxide?
11 published products on Foodmetria list Magnesium hydroxide, including 7 sold in the United States. Counts come from ingredient lists in Open Food Facts and update daily.
Product data: Open Food Facts (ODbL), updated daily. Additive information is for general education and is not medical advice. Always check the package label. Our methodology.