Company Description

Martin Marietta Magnesia Specialties is a global leader in the manufacture of high purity magnesium oxide and magnesium hydroxide products, which are used in a variety of environmental, industrial, chemical, and specialty applications. Additionally, Martin Marietta Magnesia Specialties is the largest producer of high purity dolomitic lime in North America.

With its primary manufacturing facilities in Manistee, Michigan (magnesia plant) and Woodville, Ohio (dolomitic lime plant), Martin Marietta Magnesia Specialties also employs global and domestic distribution points to better serve its customers both domestically and worldwide.

Our Marinco FCC is a high purity, food grade magnesium oxide made from magnesium-rich brine and dolomitic lime at our Manistee, Michigan plant.  Magnesium oxide adds dietary value in the form of the mineral magnesium in dietary supplements (i.e. vitamins). When added to food products, Marinco® FCC also helps control pH and maintain food color.

Common Applications

• Powder drink mixes – desiccant and flow aid
• Electrolyte in performance sports drinks
• Food color retention
• pH modification in food processes
• Dietary supplements

Brands: Marinco FCC magnesium oxide, which is odorless and non-toxic, is used as a food additive for powder mix desiccant (drying agent), color retention, pH modification or as a magnesium supplement.

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