Talc (E553B)
Updated October 2, 2026
Talc (E553B) is a food additive in the “emulsifiers & thickeners” group. It appears in 583 products in our database, 53 of them sold in the US.
Quick facts
- Also known as
- E553B
- E-number
- E553B
- Function
- Emulsifiers & thickeners
- Found in
- 583 products (53 sold in the US)
Foods that commonly contain Talc
Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes Talc.
Popular products with Talc
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Popular products from the same categories that don't list Talc and score Nutri-Score A–C.
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Look for any of these names in the ingredient list:
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Frequently asked questions
What foods contain Talc?
In our database, Talc most often appears in dietary supplements, sugar-free chewing gum, candies and vitamins.
How many products contain Talc?
583 published products on Foodmetria list Talc, including 53 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.