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Sodium aluminium silicate (554)

Synonym(s)

Functional Classes

  • Anticaking agent
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GSFA Provisions for Sodium aluminium silicate

Table Items Number Category MaxLevel Notes
Table Item 01.3.2 Beverage whiteners 570 mg/kg
260: For use in powdered beverage whiteners only. 6: As aluminium.
Table Item 05.3 Chewing gum 100 mg/kg
6: As aluminium. 174: Singly or in combination: sodium aluminosilicate (INS 554), calcium aluminium silicate (INS 556), and aluminium silicate (INS 559).
Table Item 01.8.2 Dried whey and whey products, excluding whey cheeses 1140 mg/kg
6: As aluminium.
Table Item 01.5.2 Milk and cream powder analogues 570 mg/kg
259: Singly or in combination: sodium aluminosilicate (INS 554) and calcium aluminium silicate (INS 556). 6: As aluminium.
Table Item 01.5.1 Milk powder and cream powder (plain) 265 mg/kg
259: Singly or in combination: sodium aluminosilicate (INS 554) and calcium aluminium silicate (INS 556). 6: As aluminium.
Table Item 12.6.3 Mixes for sauces and gravies 570 mg/kg
6: As aluminium.
Table Item 12.5.2 Mixes for soups and broths 570 mg/kg
6: As aluminium. XS117: Excluding products conforming to the Codex Standard for Bouillons and Consommés (CODEX STAN 117-1981).
Table Item 12.1.1 Salt 1000 mg/kg
254: For use in salt applied to dry salted cheeses during manufacturing only. 6: As aluminium.
Table Item 12.2.2 Seasonings and condiments 1000 mg/kg
255: Except for use in seasonings applied to foods in food category 15.1 at 1 700 mg/kg. 6: As aluminium.
Note: Unless otherwise specified, food additive provisions apply to the food category indicated (e.g. Dairy), as well as to all subcategories of that category (e.g. Cheese, Ripened Cheese, etc.).