Bentonite is an absorbent aluminium phyllosilicate, essentially impure clay consisting mostly of montmorillonite.
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The function(s) performed by the food additive when used in cooking.
Data according to various sources such as fao, fda, codex. Spot a mistake? Tell us!
Country | Status | Matched Term |
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United States | Approved | Bentonite |
European Union | Approved | Bentonite |
Australia and New Zealand | Approved | Bentonite |
Philippines | Approved | Bentonite |
Austria | Approved | Bentonite |
Belgium | Approved | Bentonite |
Bulgaria | Approved | Bentonite |
Cyprus | Approved | Bentonite |
Czech Republic | Approved | Bentonite |
Denmark | Approved | Bentonite |
Estonia | Approved | Bentonite |
Finland | Approved | Bentonite |
France | Approved | Bentonite |
Germany | Approved | Bentonite |
Greece | Approved | Bentonite |
Hungary | Approved | Bentonite |
Ireland | Approved | Bentonite |
Italy | Approved | Bentonite |
Latvia | Approved | Bentonite |
Lithuania | Approved | Bentonite |
Luxembourg | Approved | Bentonite |
Malta | Approved | Bentonite |
Netherlands | Approved | Bentonite |
Poland | Approved | Bentonite |
Portugal | Approved | Bentonite |
Romania | Approved | Bentonite |
Slovakia | Approved | Bentonite |
Slovenia | Approved | Bentonite |
Spain | Approved | Bentonite |
Sweden | Approved | Bentonite |
United Kingdom | Approved | Bentonite |
Australia | Approved | Bentonite |
New Zealand | Approved | Bentonite |
E558 - Bentonite: No known adverse effects. A natural type of clay from volcanic origin. Decolouriser, filter medium, emulsifier and anti-caking agent. Used in pharmaceutical agents for external use, edible fats and oils, sugar, wine. Known to block skin pores.
E558 - Bentonite: No known adverse effects.
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Collection of sources used to create this food additive summary.
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Codex Alimentarius |
Food Standards Australia New Zealand |
UK Food Guide |
UK Food Standards Agency |
U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
Wikipedia |
Lists the U.S. CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) registry number and EINECS (European INventory of Existing Commercial chemical Substances) numbers when known.
Supplier | Country | |
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![]() | Bronson and Jacobs PTY. Limited | Australia |
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