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Can We Eat Hydrated Silica? Understanding Its Safety in Food

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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), food-grade hydrated silica is considered Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) for use in food products. This article explores whether we can eat hydrated silica, highlighting the important distinction between the safe, amorphous form found in food and the hazardous crystalline form encountered in industrial settings.