What is E554? Sodium Aluminium Silicate Explained
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E554 is Sodium Aluminium Silicate — a anti caking agent (mineral) used in table salt, icing sugar.
What is E554 (Sodium Aluminium Silicate)?
E554 is Sodium Aluminium Silicate, a food additive classified as a anti-caking agent that prevent powders and granules clumping. A anti caking agent (mineral) used in table salt, icing sugar. You'll find it in table salt, icing sugar, dried soups and many other packaged foods. Like every E-number, E554 has been authorised for use in food following an EFSA safety evaluation — though authorisation doesn't mean concern-free, as the safety section below explains.
Where is E554 found?
E554 (Sodium Aluminium Silicate) is found in table salt, icing sugar, dried soups, baking powder, powdered drinks, seasoning mixes.
- table salt
- icing sugar
- dried soups
- baking powder
- powdered drinks
- seasoning mixes
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.
EFSA opinion: Sodium Aluminium Silicate — status Some concerns.
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E554 FAQs
What is E554 in food?
E554 is Sodium Aluminium Silicate — a anti caking agent (mineral) used in table salt, icing sugar.
Is E554 safe to eat?
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 calcu
Is E554 vegan?
E554 (Sodium Aluminium Silicate) is vegan. It is derived from mineral, with no animal involvement in standard food production.
Is E554 halal?
E554 (Sodium Aluminium Silicate) is halal. It is derived from mineral, which involves no haram sources.
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Data: Open Food Facts (ODbL) · EFSA