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Perlite
Low concern
Perlite is permitted as a secondary direct food additive used as a filter aid; it is removed from the final food product.
Found in
3 products
What it is
Expanded volcanic glass mineral; used as a filtration aid and processing aid.
Filter aid in food processing (e.g., beverage clarification).
What regulators actually say
"The following substances may be added to boiler water used in preparation of steam that will contact food... including diatomaceous earth, perlite, and other commonly used filter aids."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Permitted as a filter aid under 21 CFR 173.310 (boiler water additives) and as processing aid; perlite filter aid recognized as safe.
European Union — EFSA
Permitted as a processing aid in EU Member State legislation.
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