Anti-caking agents · E500–E599
E552, also known as Calcium silicate, is a anti-caking agents food additive. Anti-caking agent in table salt and icing sugar. Skaren rates it “safe”. It is suitable for vegans.
What is E552?
Calcium silicate can refer to several silicates of calcium including:CaO·SiO2, wollastonite (CaSiO3) 2CaO·SiO2, larnite (Ca2SiO4) 3CaO·SiO2, alite or (Ca3SiO5) 3CaO·2SiO2, (Ca3Si2O7). E552 sits in the E500–E599 series, which in the EU classification mainly covers acidity regulators and anti-caking agents.
What is E552 used for?
E552 belongs to the anti-caking agents group. Anti-caking agents stop powders clumping, as in salt and spices.
Is E552 safe?
E552 is considered safe at the levels used in food and is approved for use in the EU. “Safe” means it is approved in the EU and regarded as safe at the levels used in food.
How E552 appears on labels
On food packaging you'll find E552 either as the number “E552” or by the name “Calcium silicate” in the ingredient list, often after its function. Ingredients are listed in descending order by weight, so an additive near the end is present only in small amounts.
Is E552 vegan?
Yes, E552 is suitable for vegans.
This information is for guidance only and is not medical advice.
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