Calcium silicate
Function: Anti-caking agents
E552 is the European food-additive number for Calcium silicate, an anti-caking agent — keeps powders free-flowing and stops them clumping. Calcium silicate (E552) is a food additive used as a food additive.
What is E552 used for?
Calcium silicate (E552) is an anti-caking agent — keeps powders free-flowing and stops them clumping. It is added during food production for a technological purpose rather than for nutrition. See all Anti-caking agents (E-numbers).
Is E552 safe or restricted?
E552 is an approved food additive in the EU and currently carries no special regulatory restrictions in the EU additive register. Forkin classifies it as “No known concern” and does not make health claims. See the methodology for how regulatory levels are assigned, or the guide to how EU additives are approved, re-evaluated and banned.
Is E552 vegan or vegetarian?
Calcium silicate (E552) is typically produced from plant, mineral, or synthetic sources, so it is generally suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
The production source can vary between manufacturers — the Forkin app shows the verified vegan and vegetarian status per product. Always read the label for allergens.
Which foods contain E552?
E552 appears in 2,510 of the 4.7 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in Dietary Supplements, Pre-Workout, and Electrolyte / Sports Drink.
- Dietary Supplements314
- Pre-Workout214
- Electrolyte / Sports Drink133
- Potato Chips120
- Spices & Seasonings110
- Energy Drink108
- Powdered Drinks92
- Iced Tea56
Often appears alongside
Additives most frequently found in the same ingredient lists as E552 across the catalogue.
Counts reflect Forkin's independently enriched product catalogue and update as new products are added — they are not a market-share statistic.
Frequently asked questions about E552
- What is E552?
- E552 is the E-number for Calcium silicate, an anti-caking agent — keeps powders free-flowing and stops them clumping. Calcium silicate (E552) is a food additive used as a food additive.
- What is E552 used for?
- Calcium silicate (E552) is an anti-caking agent — keeps powders free-flowing and stops them clumping. Manufacturers add it during processing rather than for nutrition. The Forkin app shows which products in your scan history actually contain it.
- Which foods contain E552?
- E552 appears in 2,510 of the 4.7 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in Dietary Supplements, Pre-Workout, and Electrolyte / Sports Drink. Scan any barcode with the Forkin app to see instantly whether a specific product contains it.
- Is E552 vegan or vegetarian?
- Calcium silicate (E552) is typically produced from plant, mineral, or synthetic sources, so it is generally suitable for vegans and vegetarians. The Forkin app shows the verified vegan and vegetarian status per product, since the source can vary between manufacturers.
- Is E552 safe, and is it banned anywhere?
- E552 is an approved food additive in the EU and currently carries no special regulatory restrictions in the EU additive register. Forkin classifies it as ‘No known concern’ and does not make health claims — see the methodology page for how regulatory levels are assigned, and the Forkin app for the full profile, including acceptable daily intake (ADI) and restrictions by country.
See the full profile in Forkin
The Forkin app surfaces the full regulatory profile of E552 — acceptable daily intake (ADI), restrictions by country, vegan and vegetarian status, alternative names, and which products in your scan history contain it. See view pricing.