Magnesium silicate

General Information

Chemical nameMagnesium silicate
E No.E 553a
INS.553a
CAS number1343-90-4
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

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