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In Korean 응고제(염화마그네슘 등) romanized Eunggoje(Yeomhwamageunesyum Deung)

In Korean products like: 햇반컵반 강된장보리비빔밥 · 연두부 · 컨피던스 …

Coagulants (magnesium chloride etc.) (Coagulant)

International number (INS/E number) E509·E511·E516

How it's written on Korean labels 응고제(염화마그네슘 등)염화마그네슘황산칼슘염화칼슘

What is this additive?

Additives that set proteins (as in tofu) or keep vegetables firm.

Common General information worth knowing.

What is it used for?

Safety summary

JECFA hasn't set a single ADI for this entry (it groups several substances or isn't an evaluated additive).

In Korea it may be used only within the food-by-food limits in the MFDS Food Additives Code.

Sources: JECFA database (FAO/WHO) · Food Safety Korea (MFDS Food Additives Code, Korean)

Permitted in Korea within legal limits. This is reference information summarized from public regulatory and research sources, not medical advice.

Common in

Pickled radish & picklesKimchi

Use differs by food type, and products of the same type can have different ingredients.

If you want to avoid it

Products with Coagulants (magnesium chloride etc.)

Products collected by Jjikmeok whose Korean ingredient list includes Coagulants (magnesium chloride etc.).

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FAQ

How do you say coagulants (magnesium chloride etc.) in Korean?

On Korean food labels it's written 응고제(염화마그네슘 등) (romanized: Eunggoje(Yeomhwamageunesyum Deung)). It can also appear as 염화마그네슘, 황산칼슘, 염화칼슘.

What is coagulants (magnesium chloride etc.)?

Coagulants (magnesium chloride etc.) (Coagulant): Additives that set proteins (as in tofu) or keep vegetables firm.

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