Aluminium silicate (Kaolin) (E559)
- Food Fine
What is Aluminium silicate (Kaolin) (E559)?
Kaolin (E559) is a white clay used to keep powders and salt flowing freely. It stays in the gut and is barely absorbed. It's fine at normal amounts; only eating large amounts on purpose over time can reduce absorption of iron or medicines.
What is Yasno’s verdict on Aluminium silicate (Kaolin)?
Yasno’s verdict on Aluminium silicate (Kaolin): Fine. No meaningful concern at normal amounts.
Is Aluminium silicate (Kaolin) allowed in the EU?
EU status of Aluminium silicate (Kaolin): Listed in Yasno’s EU regulatory data, with no further details recorded. Conditions and limits come from the regulation cited below. Yasno summarises them and does not replace the legal text.
| Where | EU | US |
|---|---|---|
| Food | Listed in Yasno’s EU regulatory data, with no further details recorded | Not recorded |
What else is it called?
- Kaolin
Sources
- Safety assessment of calcined aluminium silicate, European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), 2022
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