Silicon Dioxide E551
Classification :
Anti-Caking Silicon Dioxide
Keywords :
Silicon Dioxide E551
PRODUCT DETAILS
This product is Food Grade Silicon Dioxide E551 (Silica, EU food additive international code E551), which fully complies with EU food additive regulations. It is manufactured through standardized production processes with high-purity food-grade raw materials, ensuring a product purity of ≥99%, uniform particle size and stable performance. Odorless, tasteless and non-toxic, it strictly meets EU 1333/2008, FDA, USP, GB 2760 and other mainstream global food safety standards. As a core compliant food additive for export-oriented food enterprises, it can directly meet the food market access requirements of the EU and more than 20 countries and regions around the world. With sufficient mass production capacity, it can fully satisfy the large-scale and standardized procurement needs of global food manufacturers.
1. Technical Parameters
Parameters | Details |
Product Name | Silicon dioxide E551 |
Appearance | White fluffy powder, no impurities, no peculiar smell |
Particle Size Range | 5-25μm (EU general standard particle size) |
Silica Content | ≥99% |
pH Value | 6.2-7.3 (10% suspension) |
Loss on Drying | ≤5% |
Loss on Ignition | ≤8.5% |
Annual Output | 10,000+ tons (stable large-scale supply available) |
Packaging | 10/20kg food-grade vacuum-sealed bag (customizable) |
Delivery Time | 7-15 days (including export customs clearance support) |
Executive Standard | EU 1333/2008, FDA, USP, GB 2760, JECFA |
2. Application Instructions
Strictly adhering to the EU E551 food additive usage regulations, the food-grade silicon dioxide E551 mainly exerts anti-caking, flow-aiding and dispersing effects without affecting the original flavor of food. It is widely suitable for various compliant food processing scenarios worldwide:
- EU Export Food: Infant formula powder, organic condiments, coffee powder, baking raw materials. It fully complies with EU 1333/2008 regulations to ensure smooth customs clearance of export products;
- Globally Universal Food: Solid beverages, milk powder, dehydrated vegetables, candies. It is suitable for market access standards in Europe, America, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and other regions, realizing one material for multiple uses;
- Compliant Compound Additives: As a core raw material, it is applicable to the production of various compound food anti-caking agents and flow aids, fully meeting the global compliance requirements for compound food additives.
3. Factory Advantages
Focusing on the R&D and production of E551 standard food-grade silica, we take global compliance as the core competitiveness and create standardized products suitable for the export market. Our advantages are as follows:
- The entire production process strictly follows EU 1333/2008 regulations. We have standardized GMP workshops and implement full-process sterile control to completely prevent product contamination;
- Equipped with professional international standard testing equipment, we conduct three-level testing (raw materials, production, finished products). Each batch of food-grade silicon dioxide E551 is accompanied by a special E551 standard test report to ensure consistent product indicators;
- With complete import and export operation rights and full customs filing, we can provide one-stop export supporting services such as customs declaration and inspection. Familiar with food access rules in various regions around the world, we can adapt to target market standards on demand;
- We have a large-scale raw material procurement and production system, which can provide preferential policies for bulk purchases, fully adapting to the large-scale procurement needs of global food enterprises.
4. Shipping and Packaging
• Standard Packaging: 10/20kg vacuum aluminum foil bag with food-grade desiccant inside, which is sealed, moisture-proof and anti-caking, suitable for international transportation scenarios such as long-distance sea and air transportation;
• Storage and Transportation Requirements: Store in a cool, dry, sealed and dark place, avoid extrusion and high temperature and high humidity environment; The product is not a dangerous chemical, supporting global transportation by sea, air and land;
• Label Specification: Provide multi-language labels in Chinese, English and local EU languages, clearly marking E551 code, executive standard, production batch and compliance certification number, which fully conforms to EU and international transportation label specifications.
5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Does the product fully comply with the EU E551 food additive standard?
A: Yes, the entire production and testing process of the product strictly follows EU 1333/2008 regulations. Each batch is accompanied by a special test report complying with E551 standards, which fully meets the access requirements of the EU market.
Q: Which countries and regions can the product be exported to?
A: The product covers more than 20 countries and regions including the EU, North America, Southeast Asia and the Middle East. It can adapt to the food additive standards of the target market on demand to ensure the compliant access of the product.
Q: Is customized packaging and labeling supported?
A: Yes, we can customize packaging specifications according to customer needs, and provide multi-language labels and compliant shipping marks to adapt to the import packaging specifications of different countries.
6. Enterprise System Certification and Honors
• ISO9001:2015 Quality Management System Certification
• ISO22000:2018 Food Safety Management System Certification
• EU 1333/2008 Compliance Certification, FDA Registration Certification
• JECFA, USP Standard Compliance Certification
• HALAL, KOSHER Certification
• Food Additive Production License
• Import and Export Operation Right Registration Certificate
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Packaging and Shipping
Zhongqi (Guangdong) Silicon Materials Co., Ltd., with over 20 years of experience in the food-grade silica field, is a national high-tech enterprise and a Guangdong Province specialized and innovative enterprise. Trusted by numerous international food giants, it is a leader in high-end food-grade silica. Shandong Zhonglian Chemical Co., Ltd. is Zhongqi's sole officially authorized overseas sales subsidiary.
laboratory
The company has established a world-leading R&D and intelligent manufacturing system, built GMP-standardized workshops, constructed 10,000-ton intelligent production lines, established a national-level testing center equipped with cutting-edge international equipment, and built its own high-standard microbiological testing laboratory. From raw material screening to finished product delivery, the entire process strictly adheres to domestic and international food safety management certifications, achieving simultaneous leadership in both "quality" and "quantity."
Customer Visit
We are committed to silicon dioxide for 20 years, our product is well know in the world and cooperate with some Fortune 500 companies, such as the Nestlé,Yihai Kerry,COFCO,China Resources,Budweiser,Symrise, and so on.
HONOR
In 2021, the company was listed on the Guangdong Stock Exchange, marking the beginning of its international expansion. Today, Zhongqi Silicon Industry, with an open vision, empowers the global food industry's safety system with the power of "Made in China." Going forward, the company will continue to focus on molecular-level safety to ensure peace of mind and, with a global perspective, to create a purer quality of life. Because true strength lies in making invisible protections visible to the world.
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