Potassium Aluminium Silicate

E555
Hazard level: Low health concern Acidity regulator / anti-caking agent (E500–599)

What is Potassium Aluminium Silicate?

Anti-caking agent used in powdered foods; contributes to overall dietary aluminum exposure.

Is Potassium Aluminium Silicate safe?

Potassium Aluminium Silicate is considered low concern by food-safety agencies.

Score impact: −1 points on the FoodsScan score (FoodsScan scores run 0–100, where 100 is best.)

Found in 1 of 12,863 analysed products in the FoodsScan database.

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Also known as

Potassium Aluminium Silicate is also known as e555, potassium aluminum silicate, potassium aluminium silicate — these all refer to the same ingredient.

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