E 900 - Dimethyl polysiloxane | E-Number Information

Characteristics

Additive NameDimethyl polysiloxane

E No.E 900

TypeIndividual Substance

In plain language

An anti-foaming agent used in frying oils, soups, jams, batters, and even cider. It prevents excessive bubbling and foam during cooking or industrial food processing. It's a synthetic silicone compound — the same family used in sealants and cosmetics, which sounds alarming but isn't necessarily cause for concern at food-grade levels. EFSA and FDA consider it safe at approved doses, and it passes through the body without being absorbed.

Conditions of Use

This additive is authorised to be used in the following 14 food categories:

2.1fats and oils essentially free from water (excluding anhydrous milk fat)

Maximum Level = 10 mg/kg

only oils and fats for frying

4.2.3canned or bottled fruit and vegetables

Maximum Level = 10 mg/kg

4.2.5jam jellies and marmalades and similar products

Maximum Level = 10 mg/kg

4.2.5.3other similar fruit or vegetable spreads

Maximum Level = 10 mg/kg

5.2Other confectionery including breath freshening micro-sweets

Maximum Level = 10 mg/kg

5.4Decorations, coatings and fillings, except fruit-based fillings covered by category 4.2.4

Maximum Level = 10 mg/kg

6.6Batters

Maximum Level = 10 mg/kg

12.5Soups and broths

Maximum Level = 10 mg/kg

5.3chewing gum

Maximum Level = 100 mg/kg

14.2.3Cider and perry

Maximum Level = 10 mg/L

excluding cidre bouché, cydr jakościowy, perry jakościowe, cydr lodowy, perry lodowe

17.1food supplements supplied in a solid form excluding food supplements for infants and young children’,

Maximum Level = 10 mg/kg

only food supplements in effervescent tablet form

Footnote 91: Maximum level applies to the dissolved food supplement ready for consumption when diluted with 200 ml of water

14.1.4Flavoured_drinks

Maximum Level = 10 mg/L

14.1.2Fruit juices as defined by Directive 2001/112/EC and vegetable juices

Maximum Level = 10 mg/L

only pineapple juice and Sød … saft and sødet … saft

2.2.2Other fat and oil emulsions including spreads as defined by Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 and liquid emulsions

Maximum Level = 10 mg/kg

only oils and fats for frying

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