Dimethylpolysiloxane
Preservatives, Stabilizer
Questionable
Details
Definition
A form of silicone used in food as an antifoaming agent.
AKAs
Polydimethylsiloxane,PDMS
Health Impact
There have not been any significant independent studies on the safety of consuming dimethylpolysiloxane, but it is a synthetic food additive that requires additional studies to better determine safety of consumption.
Sources
Re-evaluation of dimethyl polysiloxane (E 900) as a food additive
https://efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.2903/j.efsa.2020.6107dimethylpolysiloxane
https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/dimethylpolysiloxaneReading ingredients made easy. For quicker, healthier decisions.
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