Emulsifiers & thickeners · Food additive

Synthetic magnesium silicates (E553A)

Updated October 2, 2026

Synthetic magnesium silicates (E553A) is a food additive in the “emulsifiers & thickeners” group. It appears in 1 products in our database.

Quick facts

Also known as
E553A
E-number
E553A
Function
Emulsifiers & thickeners
Found in
1 products

Popular products with Synthetic magnesium silicates

Oreja de cerdo adobada NOVA 4
Oreja de cerdo adobada
O.Villa · 500 g
123 kcal
6.7 Fat g
0.1 Sugar g
1 Salt g
per 100 g · 14.1 g protein

How to spot Synthetic magnesium silicates on a label

Look for any of these names in the ingredient list:

Synthetic magnesium silicatesE553A

Related additives

Lecithin · E322Xanthan gum · E415Mono- and diglycerides · E471Guar gum · E412Pectin · E440Carrageenan · E407 All emulsifiers & thickeners

Frequently asked questions

How many products contain Synthetic magnesium silicates?

1 published products on Foodmetria list Synthetic magnesium silicates. 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.