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Calcium Silicate

규산칼슘 E552 CAS 1344-95-2 Bleaching Agent & Processing Aid
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EATLABEL VERDICT
Generally Safe
Verified food additive with low risk profile
0 pts deduction
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Overview & Primary Purpose

High-porosity mineral silicate absorbing 250% of its weight in liquids, ensuring free flow of humid table salt.

Official Category: Bleaching Agent & Processing Aid (표백제·가공보조제)
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3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status

🇰🇷 South Korea (MFDS)
Approved

Approved anticaking agent up to 2%

🇺🇸 United States (FDA)
Approved

FDA GRAS table salt free-flowing agent

🇪🇺 European Union (EFSA)
Approved

Authorized under E552

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Commonly Found Foods

Table salt shakersdry baking powder mixesspice rubs
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Safer Clean-Label Alternatives

✓ Rice starch✓ Roasted rice grain

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