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E552

Calcium Silicate

Anti-caking agent for powders.

SAFEPenalty−0 ptsFSANZPERMITTEDBanned in—
FILE · E552
SafeFiltr penalty−0 pts
ISSUED · 06.2026
01 / 04What it is

E552 in plain English

Anti-caking agent for powders.

02 / 04Why it's used

It stops powders clumping.

To stop powders and granules from clumping, so seasonings, sugars and powdered drinks pour cleanly.

anti-caking agent
03 / 04Health concerns

No meaningful safety concern.

Recognised safe by EFSA, FDA and FSANZ at typical exposure.

04 / 04Regulatory status

How the world's regulators rule

Australia · FSANZ
Permitted
Banned jurisdictions
None recorded
Filtr risk tier
Safe
Filtr score penalty
−0 points
Category
Anti-caking agent