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Is Silicon Dioxide Edible

"On whether silica is edible or not"

The world doubts whether silica can be eaten. Silicon dioxide, a common thing, is mostly found in stones, sand and the like in nature.

To see if it can be eaten, first examine its properties. Silica is stable in quality and rarely interacts with other things at room temperature. Its shape is either crystalline or amorphous. In the crystalline state, the structure is regular; in the amorphous state, it is more disordered.

Looking at various foods, its body is occasionally seen. In food additives, silica is often used as an anti-caking agent. Cover because of its good dispersion, it can prevent powder particles from sticking and keep the loose state of food. If added to salt, it is not easy to agglomerate, so it is eaten.

However, although it is useful for eating, it cannot be said to be edible. Although a small amount is entered into the body, it is harmless, because it is difficult to cope with various things in the body, and it is mostly excreted with the things. However, if eaten in large quantities, it may harm the body. It is difficult to dissolve the stomach, or cause gastrointestinal obstruction and other diseases.

Therefore, although silica is occasionally added to the food, it is not really edible. When people eat it, they should be careful, and they should not eat it wantonly because it has auxiliary power to eat. It is necessary to understand its nature and know its use, so as not to harm the body.