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Is Silicon Dioxide Safe to Eat
Whether eating silicon is safe or not
People in the world often have doubts about whether all things are edible. When it comes to silica today, it may also be present in dietary products, and everyone asks: "Is silica edible?"
Silicon dioxide is often present in the world in different forms. In nature, sand, quartz, etc. are all contained. From ordinary people's perspective, it seems to be a hard and lifeless thing, so it should not be imported? In fact, the matter of diet is not just based on appearances.
In the food industry, silica is often used as an anti-caking agent. Because powdered foods, such as milk powder, cocoa powder, etc., are easy to agglomerate, causing inconvenience and affecting quality. Silica has a porous structure, which can absorb water, prevent powder agglomeration, keep it loose, and facilitate storage and use.
As for its safety, it has been verified by various scientific studies and experiments. When an appropriate amount of silica enters the body, it is difficult for the human stomach to digest and absorb, and it is mostly excreted with feces, so it will not remain in the body for harm. And the Codex Alimentarius Commission and multinational food regulatory agencies have determined that it can be used in food, and the safe use dose is set.
However, everything is appropriate. If ingested in excess, although the chemical properties of silica itself are stable, it may also cause gastrointestinal discomfort. If a large amount of foreign matter containing silica is swallowed by mistake, there may be a risk of obstruction.
Therefore, in normal food processing and consumption, the silica added according to the specified dose is not harmful to consumption. Everyone should be cautious in their diet, believe in scientific evidence, and do not be afraid of things because they are not common, nor ignore them because they are common, so as to ensure the safety of their diet and health.
People in the world often have doubts about whether all things are edible. When it comes to silica today, it may also be present in dietary products, and everyone asks: "Is silica edible?"
Silicon dioxide is often present in the world in different forms. In nature, sand, quartz, etc. are all contained. From ordinary people's perspective, it seems to be a hard and lifeless thing, so it should not be imported? In fact, the matter of diet is not just based on appearances.
In the food industry, silica is often used as an anti-caking agent. Because powdered foods, such as milk powder, cocoa powder, etc., are easy to agglomerate, causing inconvenience and affecting quality. Silica has a porous structure, which can absorb water, prevent powder agglomeration, keep it loose, and facilitate storage and use.
As for its safety, it has been verified by various scientific studies and experiments. When an appropriate amount of silica enters the body, it is difficult for the human stomach to digest and absorb, and it is mostly excreted with feces, so it will not remain in the body for harm. And the Codex Alimentarius Commission and multinational food regulatory agencies have determined that it can be used in food, and the safe use dose is set.
However, everything is appropriate. If ingested in excess, although the chemical properties of silica itself are stable, it may also cause gastrointestinal discomfort. If a large amount of foreign matter containing silica is swallowed by mistake, there may be a risk of obstruction.
Therefore, in normal food processing and consumption, the silica added according to the specified dose is not harmful to consumption. Everyone should be cautious in their diet, believe in scientific evidence, and do not be afraid of things because they are not common, nor ignore them because they are common, so as to ensure the safety of their diet and health.
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