FOOD
Amorphous Silica is mixed with hydroscopic products like spices, seasoning, salts, dairy products, sweets, icing sugar, dry mixes, pan masala, mouth fresheners, whey powder, cocoa and others to work as an anti-caking and free-flowing agent.
While it improves the manufacturing process, it also gives a better consumer experience.
Amorphous Silica is mixed with various products before grinding to improve grinding performance & inhibit cake formation.
Amorphous Silica is used as an absorbent for flavoring agent acting like a microcapsule as well as bulking agent.
Amorphous Silica acts as an absorbent to remove surface oil from food like namkeens, chips, fried products. Improves texture & shelf life.
As a de-foamer/stabilizer for foaming caused by proteins, nitrogenous materials & others which may interfere with processing.
Amorphous Silica is also recommended to be used in animal and poultry feed.