E559 Aluminium silicate — is it halal?
Description
E559 is a natural white clay (kaolinite with mica, feldspar and quartz), not calcined (c1–c3). The EU authorisation expired on 31.01.2014, the EAEU excluded it (2023), JECFA withdrew the specification (2015); in China — a 加工助剂. Beneficiation (mainly paper grades): dispersants and alkalis (c4, c14–c21), acids and bleaching (c5–c13)
Names: Силикат алюминия · Aluminium silicate · سيليكات الألومنيوم (الكاولين)
Also known as: Kaolin, E 559, E-559, Е559, INS 559, INS No. 559, Aluminium silicate (kaolin), Aluminum silicate, Aluminium silicate hydrous, Hydrated aluminum silicate, Aluminum silicate hydroxide, Kaolin, light or heavy, Kaolin heavy or light, Light kaolin, Heavy kaolin
Category: Anti-caking agents
Regulatory source: EU 1333/2008
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