Dimethyl Polysiloxane(E900)
Level 2 — Generally safeIn Winter's Dictionary
Dimethyl Polysiloxane is a other — Antifoaming additive for processing foods
Also: Dimethicone, Antifoam A
What it does
Antifoaming additive for processing foods
Where you'll see it
Chewing-gum base, molasses, soft drinks, sugar distillation, skim milk, wine fermentation, syrups, soups, rendered fats, curing solutions
Benefits
Used to combat flatulence; very low toxicity.
Regulatory status
- US FDA: ASP
- EU: approved
- Notes: Zero tolerance in milk; 280 ppm in salt
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): Used to combat flatulence. Very low toxicity