05/11/2026
🧂𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵:
𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝗖𝗵𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲
💧 Magnesium chloride dissolves very readily in water, and it takes up moisture from the air just as easily. That makes it simple to dose in solution, and it needs careful storage.
🌊 This solubility is why it works so well in water mineralization. Soft or desalinated water lacks minerals, and magnesium is one of the key ones to add back, for balanced mineral content and taste.
⚗️ Hexahydrate vs. anhydrous
→ 💧 Hexahydrate: the common commercial form, with more than half of its weight as chemically bound water. Available as flakes or crystals. It dissolves easily and is straightforward to handle when preparing dosing solutions.
→ 🔬 Anhydrous: no bound water, so more magnesium chloride per kilogram. It releases noticeably more heat when dissolved and absorbs moisture aggressively, so it needs tight packaging and careful handling.
🚰 Why the grade matters in drinking water
Mineralization means the product goes straight into water people drink. The grade therefore has to match this use: a defined purity specification, controlled impurities and complete documentation. Not every magnesium chloride is made for this purpose.
📦 We supply magnesium chloride as flakes, crystals or powder, and also as single minerals or ready-to-use blends for drinking water mineralization (DriWa). Our food-grade minerals are Kosher and Halal and comply with (EU) No. 231/2012, FCC, USP and Ph. Eur.
💬 Which mineral should we feature next month? Tell us in the comments.