Ingredient

Added For Anti-caking

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers add anti-caking agents to powdered products like spices, salt, baking mixes, and powdered …

What it is

Anti-caking agents are substances added to powdered or granulated foods to prevent clumping. They work by absorbing moisture or coating particles to keep them separate. Many are naturally occurring minerals like silicon dioxide or calcium silicate.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add anti-caking agents to powdered products like spices, salt, baking mixes, and powdered sugar. They help ensure the product flows freely and is easy to measure and mix. They are commonly found in dry mixes, seasonings, and some processed foods.

Health notes

In the U.S., many anti-caking agents are Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA or approved as food additives. International bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated many of these substances. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects from typical dietary intake of these agents.

Allergen info

Most common anti-caking agents are not derived from major allergens. They are typically mineral-based or synthetic. Gluten is not a concern.

Products containing Added For Anti-caking

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Glencourt Inc. Four Cheese Mac & Cheese Pipette Pasta In A Creamy Four-Cheese Sauce Consisting Of Cream Cheese, Monterey Jack, White Cheddar And Fontina, Four Cheese Mac & Cheese Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving 150kcal 5.3Protein 7.0Fat 15.9Carbs Creates Group LLC Lobster Filled Tortellini Pasta With A Pink Tarragon Flavored Tomato Sauce, Lobster Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 28% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 150kcal 7.1Protein 6.4Fat 16.4Carbs Presto Chango Decor,inc. Four Cheese Mac & Cheese Pipette Pasta In A Crearny Cheese Sauce Consisting Of Cream Cheese, Monterey Jack, White Cheddar And Fontina Cheeses, Four Cheese Mac & Cheese Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 150kcal 5Protein 7.1Fat 15.7Carbs Glencourt Inc. Lobster Tortellini Lobster Filled Tortellini Pasta In A Pink Tarragon-Flavored Tomato Sauce, Lobster Tortellini Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 46% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 150kcal 7.0Protein 6.6Fat 16.3Carbs Grant Company Chicken Chorizo & Egg Scramble With Chicken Chorizo, Scrambled Cage Free Eggs, Tomatoes, Poblano Peppers, Onions, White Cheddar Cheese And Spices, Chicken Chorizo & Egg Scramble Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 36% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 101% DV per serving 150kcal 11.9Protein 8.8Fat 4.8Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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