Magnesium hydroxide in the food and pharmaceutical industry has a very broad application prospects, with the growing market demand, technological advances and innovations, as well as policy and regulatory support, the application of magnesium hydroxide in the food and pharmaceutical industry will be more extensive and in-depth.
First, food industry application prospects
Food additives: bulking agent and acidity regulator: magnesium hydroxide can be used as a bulking agent in baked food, by reacting with the acid in the food to produce carbon dioxide gas, so that the food expands during the baking process, increasing the crispness and taste of the food. At the same time, it can also be used as an acidity regulator to regulate the pH of the food to make the taste of the food more balanced.
Anti-caking agent: In powdered foods such as milk powder and powdered sugar, magnesium hydroxide prevents particles from caking and maintains the fluidity and dispersion of the food.
Health benefits: Magnesium hydroxide is harmless to the human body when ingested in moderation and meets food safety standards, providing a safe additive option for the food industry.
Functional Foods: With consumers’ increasing concern for healthy foods, magnesium hydroxide, as a magnesium supplement, is becoming more and more promising for use in functional foods. Magnesium is one of the essential minerals, which is involved in many physiological functions in the body, such as energy metabolism, protein synthesis, nerve conduction and muscle function. Therefore, magnesium hydroxide can be used as a source of magnesium in functional foods to meet consumer demand for healthy foods.
Second, the prospects of application in the pharmaceutical industry
Antacids: Magnesium hydroxide is a common component of antacids in the pharmaceutical field, which is used to treat digestive system diseases such as hyperacidity, gastritis, gastric ulcer and so on. It can neutralize stomach acid and relieve stomach discomfort and pain, with the advantages of exact efficacy and high safety.
Laxative: In addition to its antacid effects, magnesium hydroxide can be used as a laxative to help relieve the symptoms of constipation. By increasing the water in the intestines and softening the feces, and promoting intestinal peristalsis, magnesium hydroxide can effectively improve constipation.
Pharmaceutical excipients: In the pharmaceutical process, magnesium hydroxide can be used as a filler, stabilizer or disintegrant, etc., to improve the physical properties and stability of the drug, and to improve the efficacy and safety of the drug. These characteristics of magnesium hydroxide make it one of the important ingredients in drug excipients.
Third, the market development trend and opportunities
Growing market demand: With the aging of the global population and the growing concern for health issues, the pharmaceutical and food industries are experiencing a growing demand for high-quality raw materials. As a safe and effective raw material, magnesium hydroxide has a broad application prospect in the pharmaceutical and food industry.
Technological progress and innovation: With the continuous progress and innovation of science and technology, the preparation process and application technology of magnesium hydroxide are also being improved and perfected. For example, the preparation technology of nanoscale magnesium hydroxide has made a breakthrough, which provides a possibility for the application of magnesium hydroxide in more fields.
Policies and regulations support: Governments are constantly strengthening the supervision of food safety and drug quality, and have introduced a series of policies and regulations to protect the rights and interests of consumers. The introduction of these policies and regulations for the application of high-quality raw materials such as magnesium hydroxide provides strong support.