Is Potassium Aluminium Silicate vegetarian?
Potassium Aluminium Silicate
Potassium Aluminium Silicate is a mineral-derived inorganic compound used as an anti-caking agent in food products and as a filler in cosmetics. It is the potassium form of aluminium silicate, related to the mineral muscovite mica.
| Also known as | Mica (potassium form), Potassium aluminosilicate, Sericite |
|---|---|
| E number | E555 |
| INS number | 555 |
| Last reviewed | 22 April 2026 |
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