Additives
Sepiolite (E562): What It Is and Is It Safe?
Safe
Anti-Caking Agent · Anti-caking agent
Sepiolite is a fibrous hydrated magnesium silicate clay used as an anti-caking agent and adsorbent. Like other silicate clays it is insoluble and poorly absorbed from the gut, and food-grade material is controlled for particle characteristics. No credible evidence of systemic harm exists at food-use levels.
- Category
- Anti-Caking Agent — Anti-caking agent
- Typically used in
- Powdered foods and animal feed as an anti-caking agent.
- Regulatory status
- Not authorised as a food additive in the EU or UK. Holds Codex INS 562.
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