Dimethylpolysiloxane
Preservatives, Stabilizer
- Questionable
Definition
A form of silicone used in food as an antifoaming agent.
Also Known As
Polydimethylsiloxane, PDMS
Health Impact
There have not been any significant independent studies on the safety of consuming dimethylpolysiloxane, but it is a synthetic food additive that requires additional studies to better determine safety of consumption.
Sources
- Re-evaluation of dimethyl polysiloxane (E 900) as a food additive
European Food Safety Journal
- dimethylpolysiloxane
Merriam-Webster Dictionary
