Egg Yolk With Sodium Silicoaluminate
What is Egg Yolk With Sodium Silicoaluminate?
Egg yolk is the yellow, nutrient-rich part of an egg. Sodium silicoaluminate is an anti-caking agent made from aluminum, silicon, and oxygen. When combined, they are used as a food ingredient.
Is Egg Yolk With Sodium Silicoaluminate vegan?
No. Egg Yolk With Sodium Silicoaluminate is animal-derived, so it is not vegan.
Is Egg Yolk With Sodium Silicoaluminate gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is Egg Yolk With Sodium Silicoaluminate a major allergen?
This ingredient contains egg, which is one of the FDA's 9 major food allergens.
What is Egg Yolk With Sodium Silicoaluminate used for?
This ingredient combination is primarily used as an anti-caking agent to prevent powders from clumping.
Is Egg Yolk With Sodium Silicoaluminate safe?
Sodium silicoaluminate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as an anti-caking agent.
Why it's used
This ingredient combination is primarily used as an anti-caking agent to prevent powders from clumping. It helps maintain a smooth texture in dry mixes like cakes, cupcakes, and cookie mixes.
Health notes
Sodium silicoaluminate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as an anti-caking agent. It is not absorbed by the body and is excreted unchanged. Regulatory bodies like JECFA have evaluated it and established acceptable daily intakes. There are no widespread health controversies associated with its typical use in food.
Allergen info
This ingredient contains egg, which is one of the FDA's 9 major food allergens. It does not contain gluten.
Foods that contain Egg Yolk With Sodium Silicoaluminate
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