Mineral salt / anti-caking agent
Is E553 (E553 Magnesium Silicate) halal?
Halal
Halal
What we know
Named sources are on this page. Classification: Verified halal.
What we don’t know
This is not a factory audit and not a product certificate.
Why it matters
Permissible — origin and process documented
What to verify
For E553 in this product: is the source plant, synthetic, or animal? If animal, which species and slaughter method?
Source
Halal
Classification as published in the Halal Authority India food ingredient numbers reference, the additive table used by halal certifiers across South Asia. Cross-checked against the IFANCA Halal Shopper's Guide.
Quick facts
| E-number | E553 |
|---|---|
| Name | E553 Magnesium Silicate |
| Also on labels as | Magnesium Silicate / Magnesium Trisilicate (Talc), E553a, magnesium silicate synthetic, E553b, talc E553b, magnesium silicate E553a |
| Additive class | Mineral salt / anti-caking agent |
| Classification | Verified halal |
| Source last accessed | 2026-08-21 |
Common questions
Is E553 (E553 Magnesium Silicate) halal?
E553 Magnesium Silicate is classified as Verified halal. Halal
Is E553 Magnesium Silicate halal or haram?
On the evidence cited on this page, E553 Magnesium Silicate is verified halal. Permissible — origin and process documented Every position is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a link, so you can verify it directly.
What else is E553 Magnesium Silicate called on ingredient labels?
It can appear as: Magnesium Silicate / Magnesium Trisilicate (Talc), E553a, magnesium silicate synthetic, E553b, talc E553b, magnesium silicate E553a.
Where does this page's information come from?
Every position on this page is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a direct link, listed under 'What the sources say'. Muttoo aggregates and cites; it does not issue rulings.
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