E 556 Calcium aluminium silicate

Authorisation expired

What is E 556?

E 556 is the E number of Calcium aluminium silicate. Aluminium-containing anti-caking agent. Its authorisation expired on 31 January 2014.

What is E 556 used for?

E 556 belongs to the group "Other additives" and is used as anti-caking agent.

• Anti-caking agent: Anti-caking agents stop particles of a food from sticking together or forming lumps.

Is E 556 vegan?

Usually yes: the substance is normally made from plant, mineral or synthetic raw materials or with microorganisms. In individual cases, only the manufacturer or a vegan label can give certainty.

Is E 556 linked to genetic engineering?

No typical link to genetic engineering is known for this substance: it is not usually obtained from plants for which GM varieties exist, nor produced by fermentation.

How does E 556 appear on the label?

In the list of ingredients, the substance appears with its function, followed by the E number or the name, for example "Anti-caking agent: E 556" or "Anti-caking agent: Calcium aluminium silicate".