Flavor Enhancer · CAS 1309-48-4

Magnesium Oxide Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Drying Agent

FDA status: Approved. EU: not separately listed. No U.S. state has enacted a specific ban yet.

Low Risk
Score 4 of 5
Magnesium Oxide Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Drying Agent: 4/5 (Low Risk)

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Magnesium Oxide Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Drying Agent is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it independently of federal policy. Its composite safety score is 4 out of 5 (Low Risk).

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The verdict

Magnesium Oxide Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Drying Agent is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it.

4/5
Low Risk
Approved
FDA status
-
EU status
0
state regulations

CAS-led regulatory snapshot

Magnesium Oxide Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Drying Agent: no OFF product match; CAS 1309-48-4 is the lead registry handle on this row.

Property Value Source
CAS Number 1309-48-4 CAS Registry
FDA Status Approved FDA SAFFA
EU Status Not separately listed EC 1333/2008
E-Number - EU additive register
Category Flavor Enhancer FDA functional class
Composite Safety Score 4 / 5 (Low Risk) PlainIngredients methodology
EFSA ADI Not established EFSA scientific opinion
U.S. State Actions 0 states State legislative records
Tracked Products Not yet tracked Open Food Facts (US)

Values reflect official agency classifications as published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the European Union's regulatory framework. See our methodology for scoring details.

What is Magnesium Oxide Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Drying Agent?

Magnesium Oxide Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Drying Agent (CAS 1309-48-4) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as flavor enhancer, flavoring agent or adjuvant, formulation aid, humectant, nutrient supplement, ph co.

Common Uses

flavor enhancer, flavoring agent or adjuvant, formulation aid, humectant, nutrient supplement, ph control agent, processing aid

Catalog-profile peer axes

Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Magnesium Oxide Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Drying Agent

Product-count (0) and safety-score (4/5) peer columns, disjoint link sets.

Score 4/5 peers (≥50 OFF products)

Nearest other additives by PlainIngredients safety score (floored at ≥50 tracked products), distinct from the count row.

8 peers

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Magnesium Oxide Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Drying Agent safe to consume?

Magnesium Oxide Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Drying Agent scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 1309-48-4, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.