E-code guide
E572Magnesium Stearate
DoubtfulAnticaking agent
E572
Magnesium Stearate
Anti-caking agent and lubricant
Also known as Magnesium Octadecanoate
SANHA and MUIS all classify this as doubtful.
Based on 2 cited authorities. Confidence: medium.
What authorities say
2 authorities on record2say Doubtful
Why this verdict
E572 is magnesium stearate, used as an anti-caking agent and lubricant in tablets, supplements, confectionery, and spice mixes. SANHA classifies E572 as Mushbooh because the stearic acid source must be verified. MUIS marks E572 as syubhah, noting it is the magnesium salt of stearic acid (E570). Because the source is rarely disclosed on the label, E572 is doubtful by default.
Food-safety note
Permitted as an anti-caking agent and lubricant in Australia and New Zealand under the Food Standards Code (Schedule 15). Magnesium stearate is widely used in tablets, supplements, and powders; poorly absorbed and regarded as safe at the levels used in food. (Source: FSANZ; Food Standards Code Schedule 15.)
Common questions
Is E572 halal?
Magnesium Stearate (E572) is classified doubtful. SANHA and MUIS classify it as doubtful.
What is E572 made from?
Magnesium Stearate (E572) is commonly found in Pharmaceutical tablets, supplements, confectionery, and spice mixes.
Based on 2 cited authorities. Verdict may be revised as more positions are added.
Found in
Pharmaceutical tabletssupplementsconfectioneryspice mixes