Form
fine powder / microgranular / agglomerated
Bulk density
low (free‑flowing grades)
Oil absorption
high (supports flavour blends)
Typical dosage*
0.2–2.0% in salts/spices
Best with
table salt, seasonings, dry soups, dairy powders
*Observe local regulations for permitted categories and maximum
levels for E552.
| Parameter | Typical | Spec |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | white, free‑flowing fine powder | conforms |
| Assay (food grade) | calcium silicate | meets food additive standard |
| Median size (D50) | 5–20 μm | as ordered |
| Loss on drying | low | per COA |
| pH (10% slurry) | alkaline | per spec |
| Parameter | Typical | Spec |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | white microgranular | conforms |
| Particle size | 50–200 μm | as ordered |
| Bulk density | higher vs. fine powder | typical |
| Flow | optimized for salt/seasoning lines | — |
| Dusting | reduced | — |
| Parameter | Typical | Spec |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | white agglomerated granules | conforms |
| Dusting | low‑dust handling | — |
| Granulation | as ordered | per order |
| Use case | blends/sachets where dust is critical | — |
| Parameter | Typical | Spec |
|---|---|---|
| Feature | high oil/moisture uptake | optimized |
| Appearance | white powder | conforms |
| Use case | seasoning bases, flavours | — |
| Notes | supports lump‑free blends | — |
| Applications | Packaging | Storage & Handling |
|---|---|---|
|
• Table salt and mineral salts — prevents caking, improves
pourability.
• Spices & seasoning blends — flow aid and moisture/oil adsorption. • Dairy/nutrition powders & premixes — anti‑caking where permitted. |
• 10 / 15 / 20 kg PE‑lined bags (standard) • 500–1000 kg
big bags on request.
• Small packs available for R&D/QC trials. |
• Non‑DG. Store cool/dry, sealed; protect from moisture
and odours.
• Use dust control/PPE; avoid generating airborne dust. |
Specs are representative; shipped material conforms to the COA for
the lot. Regulatory permissions and maximum use levels for E552
differ by market—confirm locally.