Dimethyl Polysiloxane (Polydimethylsiloxane)

E900 is the European food-additive number for Dimethyl Polysiloxane (Polydimethylsiloxane), a foaming agent — creates or maintains a uniform foam. Dimethyl Polysiloxane (Polydimethylsiloxane) (E900) is an anti-foaming agent used as a food additive.

What is E900 used for?

Dimethyl Polysiloxane (Polydimethylsiloxane) (E900) is a foaming agent — creates or maintains a uniform foam. It is added during food production for a technological purpose rather than for nutrition.

Is E900 safe or restricted?

E900 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 regulatory flags” and does not make health claims. See the methodology for how regulatory levels are assigned.

Frequently asked questions about E900

What is E900?

E900 is the E-number for Dimethyl Polysiloxane (Polydimethylsiloxane), a foaming agent — creates or maintains a uniform foam. Dimethyl Polysiloxane (Polydimethylsiloxane) (E900) is an anti-foaming agent used as a food additive.

What is E900 used for?

Dimethyl Polysiloxane (Polydimethylsiloxane) (E900) is a foaming agent — creates or maintains a uniform foam. Manufacturers add it during processing rather than for nutrition. The Forkin app shows which products in your scan history actually contain it.

Is E900 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 E900 safe, and is it banned anywhere?

E900 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 regulatory flags" 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.