Silicon Dioxde
What is Silicon Dioxde?
Silicon dioxide is a naturally occurring compound made of silicon and oxygen. It is found in sand, quartz, and other minerals. For food use, it is typically manufactured synthetically.
Is Silicon Dioxde vegan?
Silicon Dioxde is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Silicon Dioxde a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Silicon Dioxde used for?
Manufacturers add silicon dioxide as an anti-caking agent to prevent powdered ingredients from clumping together.
Is Silicon Dioxde safe?
Silicon dioxide is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as an anti-caking agent.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add silicon dioxide as an anti-caking agent to prevent powdered ingredients from clumping together. It helps maintain a free-flowing texture in products like seasoning mixes, salts, and powdered beverages.
Health notes
Silicon dioxide is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as an anti-caking agent. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated it and found no safety concerns at typical intake levels. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects from consuming silicon dioxide in the amounts typically found in food.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen.
Foods that contain Silicon Dioxde
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Supervalu, Inc.
Original Non-Dairy Coffee Creamer, Original
500kcal
0Protein
0Fat
100Carbs
Northern Tier Bakery LLC
Cinnamon & Sugar Donut Holes, Cinnamon & Sugar
High in added sugars — 38% DV per serving
412kcal
7.3Protein
16.2Fat
61.8Carbs
Save Mart Supermarkets Inc.
Garlic Salt, Garlic
0kcal
0Protein
0Fat
0Carbs
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