E555Under monitoring
Potassium aluminium silicate
Function: Food Additive
E555 is the European food-additive number for Potassium aluminium silicate. Potassium aluminium silicate (E555) is a food additive used as a food additive.
Is E555 safe or restricted?
E555 is approved for use in the EU. It sits among the additives EFSA keeps under ongoing review as new evidence is published. Forkin classifies it as “Under monitoring” and does not make health claims. See the methodology for how regulatory levels are assigned.
Frequently asked questions about E555
- What is E555?
- E555 is the E-number for Potassium aluminium silicate. Potassium aluminium silicate (E555) is a food additive used as a food additive.
- Is E555 vegan or vegetarian?
- It depends on the source. Many additives can be produced from plant, mineral, or animal-derived raw materials, and the ingredient list rarely states which was used. The Forkin app shows the verified vegan and vegetarian status per product where it's known, instead of a blanket guess.
- Is E555 safe, and is it banned anywhere?
- E555 is approved for use in the EU. It sits among the additives EFSA keeps under ongoing review as new evidence is published. Forkin classifies it as "Under monitoring" 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 E555 — acceptable daily intake (ADI), restrictions by country, vegan/vegetarian status, alternative names, and which products in your scan history contain it.