Dimethyl Polysiloxane (Polydimethylsiloxane)

E900 is the European food-additive number for Dimethyl Polysiloxane (Polydimethylsiloxane). Dimethyl Polysiloxane (Polydimethylsiloxane) (E900) is an anti-foaming agent used as a food additive.

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, or the guide to how EU additives are approved, re-evaluated and banned.

Is E900 vegan or vegetarian?

Dimethyl Polysiloxane (Polydimethylsiloxane) (E900) 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 E900?

E900 appears in 197 of the 4.7 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in chewing gum, jam / marmalade and sunflower oil.

• Chewing Gum14
• Jam / Marmalade13
• Sunflower Oil10
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil9
• Protein Powder / Shake6
• Dietary Supplements5
• Strawberry Jam4
• Electrolyte / Sports Drink3

Often appears alongside

Additives most frequently found in the same ingredient lists as E900 across the catalogue.

• E33038
• E20227
• E21116
• E500II12
• E41510
• E3009
• E4228
• E4147

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 E900

What is E900?

E900 is the E-number for Dimethyl Polysiloxane (Polydimethylsiloxane). Dimethyl Polysiloxane (Polydimethylsiloxane) (E900) is an anti-foaming agent used as a food additive.

Which foods contain E900?

E900 appears in 197 of the 4.7 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in chewing gum, jam / marmalade and sunflower oil. Scan any barcode with the Forkin app to see instantly whether a specific product contains it.

Is E900 vegan or vegetarian?

Dimethyl Polysiloxane (Polydimethylsiloxane) (E900) 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 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.