SILICON DIOXIDE, E551, food grade, 95%, kg

Parameter	Attribute
Silicon dioxide	Silica dioxide, E551
Formula	10 SiO2 · 1 H2O
Structure
IUPAC	Silica dioxide
INCI	QUARTZ
CAS	112926-00-8
Molar mass	60.08 g/mol
Density	2.648 g/cm3
Solubility	Insoluble

Silica is a compound with the formula SiO₂ and is commonly found in nature as quartz. It can be found both as a rock and as the main constituent of sand. Silica has a wide range of applications in the food industry.

In the food industry, silica is known as food additive E551. The food industry uses amorphous silica, i.e. not crystalline, odourless, non-toxic and chemically inert. Food grade silica meets the requirements of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the regulations specified in 21 CFR (2) citations and the FCC (3) food additive requirements, and complies with European regulations (E551). Food grade silica is a synthetic mixture of precipitated amorphous silica particles which improves the flow properties of powders by facilitating their handling, transport and use. The high absorption capacity and adhesive properties of food grade silica make it ideal for use with all types of foodstuffs, with exceptional adhesion properties that improve the flow characteristics of the powder. It is a white, very fluffy powder (1kg~2L) which is insoluble in water and does not absorb it, making it very suitable for use as an anti-stick additive. E551 is used in bulk products, spices, freeze-dried products, mixing, coating of basic products to prevent sticking. It can be found in icing sugar for coating Turkish desserts (Lokum). In the food industry, E551 prevents materials from sticking together by spray-drying, resulting in a fine powder, improves milling processes, and facilitates the transport of powders during processing (extends shelf-life, e.g. with spices, table salt), allows precise dosing, e.g. in the form of a powder. It improves the distribution of powdered products, e.g. milk powder and cream, soups, powdered drinks, grated cheese, etc. Due to its high absorption capacity, it facilitates production processes by converting liquids into solids, improves the dosage of high-value or highly viscous products, preserves liquid properties such as color, flavor, essential oils.

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Dietary silica is also used in its pure form, as a food supplement, as an enterosorbent, due to its high absorption capacity, to improve intestinal peristalsis and to absorb substances accumulated in the intestines. It is recommended to be used only in the form of an aqueous solution. Prepare the suspension before use. It is recommended to drink before meals or half an hour after meals (medication). Adults ~3g powder - 250 ml water. Take 2 to 3 times a day, for children aged 3 to 7 years: 1 teaspoon ~1g - 100 ml water, for children aged 7 to 14 years and older: 2 teaspoons ~2g - 200 ml water.

In cosmetics E551 is used in creams, scrubs, tooth pastes. It is useful for its light-diffusing properties and natural absorbency. It removes dental plaque or dirt from the skin surface through a grinding / polishing effect. Its functions (INCI)

• Abrasive : Removes materials from the surface of the body, helps clean teeth and improves shine.

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**- The product complies with the requirements for food additive E551 but is not intended for use as a food additive.