Alumino-sodic silicate
Learn what Alumino-sodic silicate (E554) is, why it's added to food, whether it's safe, and which products contain it.
Low concernWhat is Alumino-sodic silicate?
A food additive used as an anti-caking agent. It is a natural mineral added to salt and its substitutes, powdered sugar, dextrose, powdered whey, and whey-based products, as well as sliced soft, hard, or processed cheese. It is added to spices and to fats used for greasing trays and pans. It is also used in all dairy-based products, meat, eggs, fish, cereals, sugar, vegetables, fruits, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, dietary products, supplements, in tablet or powder form, or for surface treatment, according to the technologies and quantities specified by recipes.
Why is Alumino-sodic silicate added to food?
Alumino-sodic silicate (E554) is a anti-caking agent commonly found in: Processed cheese, spices, oil, butter, margarine.
Permitted quantity: No daily intake limit is specified.
Is Alumino-sodic silicate safe?
Low concern
No secondary effects have been reported at the quantities used in food products.
Is Alumino-sodic silicate banned anywhere?
✓ Not currently banned in the EU or known to be restricted in other countries.
Is Alumino-sodic silicate okay for kids?
Not allowed in foods intended for infants and young children.
Common foods that contain Alumino-sodic silicate
- Processed cheese
- spices
- oil
- butter
- margarine
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How to spot Alumino-sodic silicate on labels
Look for any of these names in the ingredients list:
- E554
- Alumino-sodic silicate
Common misspellings to watch for:
- alumino-$odic silicate
- alumino-sodlc silicate
- alumino-sodic silicdte
- alumlno-sodic silicate
- dlumino-sodic silicate
- alumino-sodic sillcate
- alumino-sodic silicate
- alumino-sodie silicate
- alumino-sodic sllicate
- alumino-sodic $ilicate
- alumino-sodic silieate
Better alternatives
• People with kidney conditions should avoid products containing alumino-sodic silicate, as it may affect sodium balance and kidney function. • Not recommended for individuals with high blood pressure, as sodium may contribute to increased blood pressure. • Avoid use in cases of severe kidney failure, as it can affect the kidneys' ability to eliminate sodium from the body. • Not recommended in combination with other sodium supplements or medications that may influence its absorption.
Also known as
- alumino-$odic silicate
- alumino-sodlc silicate
- alumino-sodic silicdte
- alumlno-sodic silicate
- dlumino-sodic silicate
- alumino-sodic sillcate
- alumino-sodic silicate
- alumino-sodie silicate
- alumino-sodic sllicate
- alumino-sodic $ilicate
- alumino-sodic silieate
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Frequently asked questions about Alumino-sodic silicate
- Is Alumino-sodic silicate safe to eat?
- No secondary effects have been reported at the quantities used in food products.
- Is Alumino-sodic silicate banned anywhere?
- Alumino-sodic silicate is not currently banned in the EU or known to be restricted in other countries.
- Is Alumino-sodic silicate safe for children?
- Not allowed in foods intended for infants and young children.
- How do I spot Alumino-sodic silicate on a food label?
- Look for E554, Alumino-sodic silicate in the ingredients list. It may also appear as: alumino-$odic silicate, alumino-sodlc silicate, alumino-sodic silicdte.
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