Ingredient

Dimethyl Silicone

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers add dimethyl silicone to foods as an anti-foaming agent. It prevents liquids from …

What it is

Dimethyl silicone is a synthetic, clear, odorless liquid polymer made from silicon, oxygen, carbon, and hydrogen. It is a type of silicone oil. It is manufactured through a chemical process involving silicon and various organic compounds.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add dimethyl silicone to foods as an anti-foaming agent. It prevents liquids from bubbling up and overflowing during cooking or processing. It is commonly found in cooking sprays, vegetable oils, and other processed foods where foaming can be an issue.

Health notes

Dimethyl silicone is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as an anti-foaming agent in food. Regulatory bodies like the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) have evaluated it. Studies on its safety at typical dietary levels have not raised significant concerns.

Allergen info

Dimethyl silicone is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Dimethyl Silicone

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HARRIS TEETER Canola Oil Cooking Spray Vegetable & Cooking Oils 0kcal 0Protein 0Fat 0Carbs LIDL Butter Flavored Cooking Spray, Butter Vegetable & Cooking Oils 0kcal 0Protein 0Fat 0Carbs NOT A BRANDED ITEM Canola Oil Cooking Spray Vegetable & Cooking Oils 0kcal 0Protein 3200Fat 0Carbs CARLINI Olive Oil Cooking Spray, Olive Oil Vegetable & Cooking Oils 0kcal 0Protein 0Fat 0Carbs CARLINI Butter Flavor Spray, Butter Vegetable & Cooking Oils 0kcal 0Protein 0Fat 0Carbs Topco Associates, Inc. No-Stick Butter Cooking Spray, Butter Vegetable & Cooking Oils 0kcal 0Protein 0Fat 0Carbs Topco Associates, Inc. Canola Oil No-Stick Cooking Spray Vegetable & Cooking Oils 0kcal 0Protein 0Fat 0Carbs Topco Associates, Inc. Clear Value, Non-Stick Cooking Spray Vegetable & Cooking Oils 0kcal 0Protein 0Fat 0Carbs The J.M. Smucker Company Original No-Stick Spray, Original Vegetable & Cooking Oils 0kcal 0Protein 0Fat 0Carbs Schnuck Markets, Inc. Non Stick Cooking Spray Canola Oil Vegetable & Cooking Oils 0kcal 0Protein 0Fat 0Carbs The J.M. Smucker Company Peanut Oil Vegetable & Cooking Oils 929kcal 0Protein 100Fat 0Carbs The J.M. Smucker Company Frying Oil A Blend Of Soybean & Peanut Oils Vegetable & Cooking Oils 929kcal 0Protein 100Fat 0Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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