Foods Containing E554 (Sodium Aluminium Silicate)
E554 (Sodium Aluminium Silicate) is a anti caking agent (mineral) used in table salt, icing sugar. Here are the foods where you'll find it on the label.
Common foods that contain E554
- table salt
- icing sugar
- dried soups
- baking powder
- powdered drinks
- seasoning mixes
In the UK and EU, E554 must be declared either as "E554" or as "Sodium Aluminium Silicate" in the ingredients list.
Is E554 safe?
E554 is authorised in the EU and UK but carries genuine concerns. EFSA's 2020 re-evaluation of E554 concluded that its safety could not be fully assessed, due to limited toxicological data — and calculated that realistic exposure to aluminium from some of its uses could exceed the Tolerable Weekly Intake (TWI) of 1mg aluminium per kg body weight set for aluminium-containing additives as a group. For most people consuming Sodium Aluminium Silicate in typical quantities, health effects are unlikely — but the caution flag reflects either active scientific debate, mandatory warning labels, allergen status, or conditions attached to its authorisation.
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Frequently asked questions
What foods contain E554?
E554 (Sodium Aluminium Silicate) is commonly found in table salt, icing sugar, dried soups, baking powder, powdered drinks. It must be declared on UK/EU labels as either "E554" or "Sodium Aluminium Silicate".
Is E554 safe?
E554 is authorised in the EU and UK but carries genuine concerns. EFSA's 2020 re-evaluation of E554 concluded that its safety could not be fully assessed, due to limited toxicological data — and calculated that realistic exposure to aluminium from some of its uses could exceed the Tolerable Weekly Intake (TWI) of 1mg aluminium per kg body weight set for aluminium-containing additives as a group. For most people consuming Sodium Aluminium Silicate in typical quantities, health effects are unlikely — but the caution flag reflects either active scientific debate, mandatory warning labels, allergen status, or conditions attached to its authorisation.
Is E554 vegan?
E554 is always vegan: mineral.
Data: Open Food Facts (ODbL) · EFSA