Free-flow Agent And Tenderizer

Free-flow agents are typically anti-caking agents that prevent powdered or granulated ingredients from clumping together. They are often made from minerals like silicon dioxide or calcium silicate, or from starches.

Manufacturers add free-flow agents to seasoning mixes, salts, and spice blends to ensure they pour easily and don't form hard lumps. They help maintain a consistent texture and flow, making products easier to use.

Silicon dioxide and calcium silicate are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as anti-caking agents. International bodies like JECFA have also evaluated these substances. At typical levels found in food, they are not expected to cause adverse health effects. Evidence does not suggest significant health concerns associated with their use as free-flow agents in food.