Comparing E460II - Powdered cellulose vs E553A - synthetic magnesium silicates

Overview

E460II - Powdered cellulose

Powdered cellulose (E460ii) is a purified plant fiber used to keep foods free‑flowing and stable. It adds bulk, prevents clumping, and helps thicken or stabilize recipes without changing taste or smell.

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E553A - synthetic magnesium silicates

Synthetic magnesium silicates (E553a) are mineral-based powders used mainly to keep foods free-flowing and to stop sticky products from clumping. They are made by reacting magnesium salts with soluble silicates to produce a porous, water‑insoluble material that behaves like a tiny sponge. Regulators in the EU set detailed purity criteria for food‑grade E553a and list where it can be used in foods.

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Synonyms
E460ii
Powdered cellulose
Purified cellulose
E553a
synthetic magnesium silicates
Functions
anticaking agentbulking agentcarrierstabilizerthickener
anticaking agent
Origins
Plant
Synthetic
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Popular questions

  1. Is powdered cellulose gluten free?

    Yes—it's naturally gluten-free purified plant fiber with no wheat, barley, or rye proteins; if you’re highly sensitive, look for products made in gluten-free facilities to avoid cross-contamination.

  2. What is powdered cellulose made of?

    Purified cellulose (insoluble plant fiber) obtained mainly from wood pulp or cotton linters, mechanically milled into a fine powder.

  3. Does powdered cellulose have gluten?

    No, it’s just cellulose (insoluble plant fiber) and does not contain gluten.

  4. Is powdered cellulose bad for you?

    Food‑grade powdered cellulose is considered safe by regulators (e.g., GRAS in the U.S.; ADI ‘not specified’ internationally) and functions as non-digestible fiber; very high intakes may cause gas or a laxative effect in some people.

  5. What is powdered cellulose in dog food?

    It’s an added insoluble fiber that increases bulk, helps firm stools, and lowers calorie density for weight management; at high levels it may slightly reduce palatability or nutrient digestibility.

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