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E553b

Talc

Talc release and anti-caking agent.

LOW RISKPenalty−1 ptsFSANZPERMITTEDBanned in—
FILE · E553b
Low riskFiltr penalty−1 pts
ISSUED · 06.2026
01 / 04What it is

E553b in plain English

Talc release and anti-caking agent.

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

Mild controversy, nothing pressing.

Mild controversy; generally fine at typical dietary exposure.

04 / 04Regulatory status

How the world's regulators rule

Australia · FSANZ
Permitted
Banned jurisdictions
None recorded
Filtr risk tier
Low risk
Filtr score penalty
−1 points
Category
Anti-caking agent