| Substance Information | |
|---|---|
| Synonyms of Substance Name | |
| CAS Number | 1344-09-8 |
| INS Number | 550 |
| IUBMB Number | N/A |
| Technological Function [Category (for enzyme preparations only)] | Clarifying agents/ filtration aids |
| Description | Hydrated silicon dioxide, manufactured through several synthetic routes, and also occurring in nature, insoluble in water or acids, except hydrofluoric acid |
| Functional Use |
Filtering agent for edible oil used for frying |
| Production Organism(for food enzymes) | N/A |
| Donor Organism(for food enzymes) | N/A |
| Area of Usage | |
| Area Of Utilization | |
| Food Category | Fats and oils, and fat emulsions |
| Subcategory | Oils used for frying |
| Adoption by CCFA/CCFAC | |
| Interaction with food | |
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| Note | |
| JECFA Evaluation See JECFA | |
| JECFA Evaluation | http:// |
| Comments | |
| JECFA Specifications | http:// |
| Notes and References | |
| Other Evaluations | |
| Special Use History | Long history of safe use as a processing aid |
| Approval information | France (Ref. No. 371 of List of notified food processing aids drawn up pursuant to Article 8 of the French Processing Aids Decree No. 2011-509 available at https://www.economie.gouv.fr/files/files/directions_services/dgccrf/securite/produits_alimentaires/liste-auxiliaires-technologiques-declares-v1.pdf ) |
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