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'''Calcium aluminosilicate''' | '''Calcium aluminosilicate''' is an [[aluminosilicate]] [[chemical compound|compound]] containing [[calcium]] cations, most commonly with the chemical formula CaAl<sub>2</sub>Si<sub>2</sub>O<sub>8</sub>.<ref name=pc>{{cite web |title=Compound Summary for CID 21881395 - Calcium Aluminosilicate |url=https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/21881395 |publisher=PubChem}}</ref> | ||
In [[mineral]]s, as a [[feldspar]], it can be found as [[anorthite]], an end-member of the [[plagioclase]] series. | In [[mineral]]s, as a [[feldspar]], it can be found as [[anorthite]], an end-member of the [[plagioclase]] series. | ||
==Uses== | ==Uses== | ||
As a [[food additive]], it is sometimes designated '''E556'''. | As a [[food additive]], it is sometimes designated '''E556'''. The [[FDA]] recognizes it as an anti-caking agent for table salt when used at levels below 2% by weight, and as an ingredient in vanilla powder.<ref name=pc/> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 06:14, 8 July 2025
Calcium aluminosilicate is an aluminosilicate compound containing calcium cations, most commonly with the chemical formula CaAl2Si2O8.[1] In minerals, as a feldspar, it can be found as anorthite, an end-member of the plagioclase series.
Uses
As a food additive, it is sometimes designated E556. The FDA recognizes it as an anti-caking agent for table salt when used at levels below 2% by weight, and as an ingredient in vanilla powder.[1]
References
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