Silicon dioxide

Relevant Data

Food Additives Approved in the United States

Food Additives Approved by WHO:

General Information

Chemical nameSilicon dioxide
E No.E 551
INS.551
CAS number7631-86-9
GroupNo
Component of the group Silicon dioxide - silicates (E 551 - 553)

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Authorisation of the use of this additive in Food Additives

The additive is authorised to be used in the following category(ies):
category(ies) Individual restriction(s)/exception(s) footnote
  • Chewing gum (5.3)(legislation:1129/2011, applicable as from 01/06/2013)
  • quantum satis , surface treatment only
  • Processed cereal-based foods and baby foods for infants and young children as defined by Directive 2006/125/EC (13.1.3)(legislation:1129/2011, applicable as from 01/06/2013)
  • ML = 2000 mg/kg , only dry cereals

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Targets

Target Details

Macrophage receptor MARCO

General Function:
Pattern recognition receptor (PRR). Binds Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.
Specific Function:
Scavenger receptor activity
Gene Name:
MARCO
Uniprot ID:
Q9UEW3
Molecular Weight:
52657.905 Da

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