21 CFR § 172.410 Food Additives Permitted for Direct Addition to Food for Human Consumption

§ 172.410 Calcium silicate.

Current through Sep 8, 2026 · Read all of Part 172

Calcium silicate, including synthetic calcium silicate, may be safely used in food in accordance with the following prescribed conditions:

(a) It is used as an anticaking agent in food in an amount not in excess of that reasonably required to produce its intended effect.

(b) It will not exceed 2 percent by weight of the food, except that it may be present up to 5 percent by weight of baking powder.

← § 172.399 Zinc methionine sulfate.§ 172.430 Iron ammonium citrate. →