E-number: 551

Name: Silicon Dioxide
Alternative Names :Silica; Silicic anhydride; Flogard; Sipernat 22S; Pirosil; aerosil 200.

Function: Anticaking Agent
Status: Halaal
Source: Sand; Rocks

Health Info!!

Health Code: Green
safe in food use, has beneficial health effects

Uses: Dried egg products, beverage whitener, salt substitutes
Other Uses: Beer production, animal feed, paper and paperboard