Garlic & Silicon Dioxide
What is Garlic & Silicon Dioxide?
Garlic is a plant in the onion family, known for its pungent flavor and aroma. Silicon dioxide is a form of silica, a naturally occurring compound. It is manufactured by reacting silicon tetrachloride with oxygen.
Is Garlic & Silicon Dioxide vegan?
Garlic & Silicon Dioxide is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Garlic & Silicon Dioxide a major allergen?
Garlic is not a major allergen.
What is Garlic & Silicon Dioxide used for?
Garlic is used as a flavoring agent in a wide variety of savory dishes.
Is Garlic & Silicon Dioxide safe?
Garlic is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient.
Why it's used
Garlic is used as a flavoring agent in a wide variety of savory dishes. Silicon dioxide is used as an anti-caking agent, helping to keep powdered ingredients, like garlic powder, from clumping together. It is commonly found in spice blends, powdered mixes, and table salt.
Health notes
Garlic is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. Silicon dioxide is also GRAS by the FDA for use as an anti-caking agent. Both are commonly consumed in small amounts without adverse effects. JECFA and EFSA have evaluated silicon dioxide and found it to be safe for use in food.
Allergen info
Garlic is not a major allergen. Silicon dioxide is not an allergen.
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