Did you know the FDA maintains a database of over 3000 different items, which are added to our food? This series covers the most common of these additives. Today, we continue working our way through the list of additives the FDA deems “safe”, as we discuss anti-caking agents. For the other articles in this series, FOLLOW THIS LINK.

What is an anti-caking agent? (2,3)

These substances are generally used in any product which is powdered or granulated in nature, such as salt, drink mixes, spice mixes, etc. They work in one of two ways, either by absorbing excess moisture or by coating to make the ingredients water repellents. The purpose is to prevent the ingredients in the powder from clumping together. The majority of anti-caking agents aren’t actual food products, which are foreign to our body, making it difficult to digest and break down.

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