Sodium silicates
Other names Water glass, E550
Sodium silicates: low in nickel. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- NickelLow
Sodium silicates are made from mined sand and soda. They belong to the same family as the anti-caking silicates rated higher here, but are used in far smaller amounts and in liquids rather than powders. For this additive there is no legal nickel ceiling at all.
Sources· 1
- Regulation (EU) No 231/2012, purity criteria for food additives
- FODMAPsNone
- LactoseFODMAPsNone
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)None
- GlutenNo
- FructoseFODMAPsNone
- OligosaccharidesFODMAPsNone
- SorbitolFODMAPsNone
- SucroseNone
- TyramineNone
- SalicylateNone
- OxalatesNone
Intolerance levels are based on our documented scientific sources. See sources →
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Frequently asked questions
Which intolerances does Sodium silicates affect?
Sodium silicates is notable for nickel. Clear on FODMAPs, lactose, histamine, gluten, fructose, oligosaccharides, sorbitol, sucrose, tyramine, salicylate and oxalates.
Does Sodium silicates contain nickel?
Sodium silicates contains only low levels of nickel. Sodium silicates are made from mined sand and soda. They belong to the same family as the anti-caking silicates rated higher here, but are used in far smaller amounts and in liquids rather than powders. For this additive there is no legal nickel ceiling at all. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.
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