Sodium Aluminium Silicate
What is Sodium Aluminium Silicate?
Sodium aluminum silicate is a synthetic compound made from sodium, aluminum, silicon, and oxygen. It is produced by reacting aluminum and sodium compounds with silica under controlled conditions.
Is Sodium Aluminium Silicate vegan?
Sodium Aluminium Silicate is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Sodium Aluminium Silicate a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Sodium Aluminium Silicate used for?
This ingredient acts as an anti-caking agent, preventing powders from clumping together.
Is Sodium Aluminium Silicate safe?
Sodium aluminum silicate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as an anti-caking agent.
Why it's used
This ingredient acts as an anti-caking agent, preventing powders from clumping together. It is often found in dry food mixes like cake mixes and powdered beverages to ensure a free-flowing texture.
Health notes
Sodium aluminum silicate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as an anti-caking agent. Regulatory bodies like JECFA have evaluated it and set an acceptable daily intake. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects at typical consumption levels.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen.
Foods that contain Sodium Aluminium Silicate
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High in added sugars — 30% DV per serving
400kcal
5.7Protein
12.9Fat
68.6Carbs
Safeway, Inc.
Powdered Fudgy & Chewy Brownie Bites Bowl, Powdered
High in added sugars — 36% DV per serving
385kcal
5.1Protein
11.5Fat
69.2Carbs
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Luwak, White Koffie, Premium Instant Coffee
550kcal
5Protein
15Fat
75Carbs
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