main purpose:
food:
As a food fortifier, it is stipulated in China that it can be used in dairy products with a usage level of 3-7g/kg; in beverages and milk drinks, the usage level is 1.4-2.8g/kg; and in mineral beverages, the maximum usage level is 0.05g/kg.
industry:
When combined with calcium salts for use in yeast water, adding 4.4g per 100l of water can increase the hardness by 1 degree. However, excessive use can lead to a bitter taste and the production of hydrogen sulfide odor.
It is used in leather making, explosives, paper making, porcelain production, fertilizer, and as an oral laxative in medical treatment, as well as a mineral water additive.
agriculture:
Magnesium sulfate is used as a fertilizer in agriculture, as magnesium is one of the main components of chlorophyll. It is commonly applied to potted plants or crops that are deficient in magnesium, such as tomatoes, potatoes, roses, and so on. The advantage of magnesium sulfate over other fertilizers is its higher solubility. Additionally, magnesium sulfate is also used as bath salts.