E-number: 558
Name: Betonite
Alternative Names :Bentonitum; soap clay.
Alternative Names :Bentonitum; soap clay.
Function: Thickener, Anticaking agent
Status: Halaal
Source: clay deposite.
Health Info!!
Health Code: Yellow
safe in food use, may clog skin pores inhibiting proper skin function [see E173]
Uses: Colouring in wine, sugar brewing and purification, settling wine sediments
Other Uses: Cosmetics, facial masks, animal and poultry feeds, detergents
Other Uses: Cosmetics, facial masks, animal and poultry feeds, detergents
