hemimorphite
Function: Anti-caking agents
E557 is the European food-additive number for hemimorphite, an anti-caking agent — keeps powders free-flowing and stops them clumping. hemimorphite (E557) is a food additive used as a food additive.
What is E557 used for?
hemimorphite (E557) 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 E557 safe or restricted?
E557 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 E557 vegan or vegetarian?
hemimorphite (E557) 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 E557?
E557 appears in 6 of the 4.7 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in Potato, Ice Cream, and Toothpaste.
- Potato1
- Ice Cream1
- Toothpaste1
- Processed Meat1
- Cheese1
Often appears alongside
Additives most frequently found in the same ingredient lists as E557 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 E557
- What is E557?
- E557 is the E-number for hemimorphite, an anti-caking agent — keeps powders free-flowing and stops them clumping. hemimorphite (E557) is a food additive used as a food additive.
- What is E557 used for?
- hemimorphite (E557) 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 E557?
- E557 appears in 6 of the 4.7 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in Potato, Ice Cream, and Toothpaste. Scan any barcode with the Forkin app to see instantly whether a specific product contains it.
- Is E557 vegan or vegetarian?
- hemimorphite (E557) 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 E557 safe, and is it banned anywhere?
- E557 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 E557 — 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.