Calcium alumino-silicate
Learn what Calcium alumino-silicate (E556) is, why it's added to food, whether it's safe, and which products contain it.
Low concernWhat is Calcium alumino-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 Calcium alumino-silicate added to food?
Calcium alumino-silicate (E556) is a anti-caking agent commonly found in: Processed cheese, spices, oil, butter, margarine.
Permitted quantity: No daily intake limit is specified.
Is Calcium alumino-silicate safe?
Low concern
No secondary effects have been reported at the quantities used in food products.
Is Calcium alumino-silicate banned anywhere?
✓ Not currently banned in the EU or known to be restricted in other countries.
Is Calcium alumino-silicate okay for kids?
Not allowed in foods intended for infants and young children.
Common foods that contain Calcium alumino-silicate
- Processed cheese
- spices
- oil
- butter
- margarine
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How to spot Calcium alumino-silicate on labels
Look for any of these names in the ingredients list:
- E556
- Calcium alumino-silicate
Common misspellings to watch for:
- calcium alumino-silicate
- cdlcium alumino-silicate
- calclum alumino-silicate
- ealcium alumino-silicate
- calcium alumlno-silicate
- calcium alumino-silieate
- calcium alumino-sllicate
- calcium alumino-sillcate
- caleium alumino-silicate
- calcium alumino-silicdte
- calcium alumino-$ilicate
- calcium dlumino-silicate
Better alternatives
• People with kidney conditions should avoid products containing calcium alumino-silicate, as it may interfere with kidney function and affect the elimination of aluminum and calcium from the body. • Not recommended for individuals with central nervous system disorders or encephalopathy, as aluminum can contribute to cognitive dysfunction. • Avoid use in people with hypercalcemia, as calcium alumino-silicate may contribute to high blood calcium levels. • Not recommended in combination with other mineral supplements or medications that affect the absorption of calcium and aluminum.
Also known as
- calcium alumino-silicate
- cdlcium alumino-silicate
- calclum alumino-silicate
- ealcium alumino-silicate
- calcium alumlno-silicate
- calcium alumino-silieate
- calcium alumino-sllicate
- calcium alumino-sillcate
- caleium alumino-silicate
- calcium alumino-silicdte
- calcium alumino-$ilicate
- calcium dlumino-silicate
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Frequently asked questions about Calcium alumino-silicate
- Is Calcium alumino-silicate safe to eat?
- No secondary effects have been reported at the quantities used in food products.
- Is Calcium alumino-silicate banned anywhere?
- Calcium alumino-silicate is not currently banned in the EU or known to be restricted in other countries.
- Is Calcium alumino-silicate safe for children?
- Not allowed in foods intended for infants and young children.
- How do I spot Calcium alumino-silicate on a food label?
- Look for E556, Calcium alumino-silicate in the ingredients list. It may also appear as: calcium alumino-silicate, cdlcium alumino-silicate, calclum alumino-silicate.
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