Tag: Hydrated silica safety

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.

The FDA has listed hydrated silica as "Generally Recognized as Safe" (GRAS) for use in food, cosmetics, and other consumer goods. This status often reassures consumers, but is hydrated silica ok for your personal daily routine? This article examines the facts behind this common ingredient and its widespread applications.