antiklumpemidler
Antiklumpemidler, or anti-caking agents, are food additives designed to prevent lumping and improve the free-flow of powdered or granulated ingredients during processing, packaging and storage. They help keep products such as salt, sugar, flour and spice blends pourable and easy to scoop, and they reduce sticking to equipment.
They work mainly by moisture management and surface coating. Some anti-caking agents absorb water, lowering the
Common substances include silicon dioxide (silica), calcium silicate and magnesium carbonate, as well as certain modified
Regulatory aspects: In many countries they are approved food additives and must be listed on ingredient labels
Applications and considerations: They are widely used in salt, powdered sugar, dry mixes, spices, dried soups