Ingredient

Silica Gel

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Silica gel is used as an anti-caking agent to keep powdered foods from clumping. …

What it is

Silica gel is a form of silicon dioxide, a naturally occurring mineral. It is manufactured by reacting sodium silicate with an acid, then drying the resulting gel. The process creates a porous, granular material that can absorb moisture.

Why it's used

Silica gel is used as an anti-caking agent to keep powdered foods from clumping. It absorbs moisture, helping to maintain the texture and flowability of products like spice mixes, seasonings, and powdered beverages. It is typically found in small packets within packaged foods, not mixed directly into the food itself.

Health notes

In the US, silica gel is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as an anti-caking agent. It is considered inert and is not absorbed by the body. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated silica gel and found it safe for consumption. There are no significant health controversies associated with its use at typical levels.

Allergen info

Silica gel is not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Silica Gel

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Beaver Street Fisheries Inc. Ret Box 4 Oz Deviled Crab Shellfish Unprepared/Unprocessed High in sodium — 32% DV per serving 159kcal 3.5Protein 7.1Fat 18.6Carbs Beaver Street Fisheries Inc. Shrimp Crab Stuffed Shellfish Unprepared/Unprocessed High in sodium — 39% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 24% DV per serving 128kcal 7.8Protein 5.0Fat 12.8Carbs Too Good Gourmet, Inc. Too Good Gourmet, Spinach Dip Mix Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers 278kcal 0Protein 0Fat 55.6Carbs Sagsveen & Sagsveen Food Brokers Ltd. Joseph Xavier Fine Foods, Honey Mustard Pretzel Bite Chips, Pretzels & Snacks 429kcal 10.7Protein 7.1Fat 82.1Carbs H & G Diners Corp. Crab Cakes Fish & Seafood High in sodium — 22% DV per serving 227kcal 10.9Protein 12.5Fat 18.8Carbs Kitchen Cooked Inc. Bar-B-Q Flavored Pork Rinds, Bar-B-Q Other Snacks 571kcal 50Protein 42.9Fat 0Carbs Uno Restaurants, Inc. Steak & Cheese Calzone Other Deli High in sodium — 30% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 269kcal 15.4Protein 11.5Fat 26.9Carbs Uno Restaurants, Inc. Steak & Cheese Calzones Other Deli High in sodium — 28% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 22% DV per serving 288kcal 15.9Protein 12.3Fat 28.2Carbs Ohana Spice Trading Company LLC Kona Coffee Seasoning / Rub, Kona Coffee Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers 0kcal 0Protein 0Fat 0Carbs Supervalu, Inc. Gourmet Crab Cakes Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in sodium — 33% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 35% DV per serving 248kcal 14.2Protein 16.8Fat 9.7Carbs Natural Cajun Hot Mix Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks 433kcal 13.3Protein 13.3Fat 46.7Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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