Silicondioxide
What is Silicondioxide?
Silicon dioxide, also known as silica, is a naturally occurring compound found in sand and quartz. It is manufactured industrially by reacting silicon with oxygen at high temperatures or by precipitating it from a solution of sodium silicate.
Is Silicondioxide vegan?
Silicondioxide is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Silicondioxide a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Silicondioxide used for?
Manufacturers add silicon dioxide as an anti-caking agent to prevent powdered foods from clumping.
Is Silicondioxide 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 foods from clumping. It helps maintain a smooth texture in products like cake mixes, spice blends, and powdered beverages.
Health notes
Silicon dioxide is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as an anti-caking agent. It passes through the digestive system largely unabsorbed. JECFA and EFSA have evaluated silicon dioxide and found it to have no safety concerns at typical intake levels.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen.
Foods that contain Silicondioxide
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Nissin Foods USA Co Inc
Hot & Spicy Fire Wok Scorchin' Sesame Shrimp Flavor Stir Fry Asian Noodles In Sauce, Scorchin' Sesame Shrimp
High in sodium — 47% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving
446kcal
10.8Protein
20Fat
58.5Carbs
The Hvr Company
Dip & Dessert Mix, Salted Caramel
357kcal
0Protein
0Fat
100Carbs
Weis Markets, Inc.
Enriched Rolls, Brown And Serve White
282kcal
10.3Protein
3.9Fat
53.9Carbs
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