E553a

Magnesium silicate

E Number E553a
Name Magnesium silicate
Class Others
Groups Silicon dioxide — silicates
Additional details Anti-caking agent
Origin Natural
Common sources
Common applications White rice
Observations May lead to stomach cancer
Evaluation To avoid

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Conditions of use in food categories

Category Number Category Name Maximum Level (mg/l or mg/kg as appropriate) Details Restrictions/exceptions
05.3 Chewing gumquantum satissurface treatment only