Potassium silicate (E560)
Updated October 2, 2026
Potassium silicate (E560) is a food additive in the “other additives” group. It appears in 4 products in our database, 1 of them sold in the US.
Quick facts
- Also known as
- E560
- E-number
- E560
- Function
- Other additives
- Found in
- 4 products (1 sold in the US)
Foods that commonly contain Potassium silicate
Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes Potassium silicate.
Popular products with Potassium silicate
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NOVA 4 How to spot Potassium silicate on a label
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Frequently asked questions
What foods contain Potassium silicate?
In our database, Potassium silicate most often appears in food decorations and hollow chocolate eggs.
How many products contain Potassium silicate?
4 published products on Foodmetria list Potassium silicate, including 1 sold in the United States. Counts come from ingredient lists in Open Food Facts and update daily.
Product data: Open Food Facts (ODbL), updated daily. Additive information is for general education and is not medical advice. Always check the package label. Our methodology.