Hidden Names for Silicon Dioxide on Food Labels

Silicon Dioxide hides under 9 different names on food labels. An anti-caking agent made from sand/quartz found in protein powders, spice mixes, and supplements. We found it in 24 products in our database.

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Avg Score

All 9 Hidden Names for Silicon Dioxide

If you see ANY of these on a food label, the product contains Silicon Dioxide:

silicon dioxide silica colloidal silicon dioxide E551 hydrated silica silicic acid fumed silica precipitated silica diatomaceous earth

🔍 How to Spot It

Check protein powders, pre-workout supplements, spice blends, powdered creamers, and instant soups. Any product that's a fine powder likely contains silicon dioxide or a similar anti-caking agent.

⚠️ Health Note

The FDA allows up to 2% silicon dioxide in foods. While generally considered safe at food-grade levels, nano-sized particles have raised concerns in some research about potential cell damage.

Real Label Examples

Here's how Silicon Dioxide appears in actual product ingredient lists (highlighted in yellow):

equate antiplaque whitenimg toothpaste by Unknown
calcium carbonate, glycerin, water, xylitol, hydrated silica, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, benton zinc citrate, carrageenan, sodium bicarbonate, mentha piperita (peppermint) oil, distrie *this pr distrib
Bold & Zesty Pretzels by Clancy's
enriched wheat flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin folic acid), vegetable oil (may contain one or more of the following: canola, corn, soybean), salt, corn syrup orn starch, whey, maltodextrin, garlic powder yeast extract, dry buttermilk, onion powder, citric ac...
Spring Valley Cinamom by Spring Valley
Cinnamon, gelatin, stearic acid, purified water magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide, chromium picolinate, may contain: sodium lauryl sulfate, titanium dioxide,

Products Containing Silicon Dioxide (24 Found)

These products contain Silicon Dioxide or one of its aliases, sorted by lowest safety score:

#ProductBrandScore
1equate antiplaque whitenimg toothpasteUnknown12/100
2Bold & Zesty PretzelsClancy's23/100
3Spring Valley CinamomSpring Valley24/100
4Fit&active on the go lemonade drink mixUnknown24/100
5Equate Complete MultivitaminEquate24/100
6Specially Selected Beef Meatballs With Prime Rib SeasoningSpecially Selected,Aldi29/100
7Betty Crocker Au Gratin PotatoesGENERAL MILLS SALES INC.30/100
8spring valley ironSpring Valley45/100
9Prenatal VitaminsCVS Health45/100
10Kirkland Signature One Per Day Super B-complex With Electrolytes,500 TabletsKirkland Signature49/100
11CREAMY FOUR CHEESE FLAVOR RICERICE A RONI59/100
12spring valley vitamin C 1000mg with rose hipsUnknown60/100
13SAM'S CHOICE, PERSONAL DOUBLE PEPPERONI PIZZAWal-Mart Stores, Inc.68/100
14MARKET PANTRY, SUGAR FREE DRINK MIX, STRAWBERRY LEMONADE, STRAWBERRY LEMONADETarget Stores68/100
15Betty Crocker Scalloped Casserole Potatoes Twin PackGENERAL MILLS SALES INC.68/100
16MARKET PANTRY, SWIFT MAC MACARONI & CHEESE CUPTarget Stores68/100
17spring valley collagenSpring Valley70/100
18Magnesium 250mgSpring Valley70/100
19MANGO HABANERO ALE BEEF JERKY, MANGO HABANERO ALETodd's Health & Fitness74/100
20Betty Crocker Cheesy Scalloped Casserole PotatoesGENERAL MILLS SALES INC.75/100
21spring valley alpha lipoic acidUnknown90/100
22great-valueGreat Value90/100
23Spring Valley L TheanineSpring Valley100/100
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the hidden names for Silicon Dioxide?
Silicon Dioxide can appear on food labels under 9 different names including: silicon dioxide, silica, colloidal silicon dioxide, E551, hydrated silica, silicic acid, and 3 more.
How many products contain Silicon Dioxide?
In our database of 26,000+ grocery products, we found 24 products containing Silicon Dioxide or one of its aliases.
How can I avoid Silicon Dioxide in food?
Check protein powders, pre-workout supplements, spice blends, powdered creamers, and instant soups. Any product that's a fine powder likely contains silicon dioxide or a similar anti-caking agent. The easiest way is to use the CheckIt AI app to scan any product — it automatically detects all 9 hidden names.
Is Silicon Dioxide dangerous?
The FDA allows up to 2% silicon dioxide in foods. While generally considered safe at food-grade levels, nano-sized particles have raised concerns in some research about potential cell damage.

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