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E Number
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E553a |
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Name
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Magnesium silicate |
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Class
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Others |
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Groups
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Silicon dioxide — silicates |
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Additional details
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Anti-caking agent |
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Origin
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Natural |
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Common sources
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|
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Common applications
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White rice |
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Observations
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May lead to stomach cancer |
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Evaluation
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To avoid |
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Conditions of use in food categories
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Category Number
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Category Name
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Maximum Level (mg/l or mg/kg as appropriate)
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Details
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Restrictions/exceptions
|
|
05.3
| Chewing gum | quantum satis | | surface treatment only |
