Talc

Similar Names: Magnesium Silicate Hydroxide, Talcum Powder, E553b

Material Suitability:

• Human and Veterinary Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient
• Suitable for use as a food additive

Available as pharma grade or food grade

Talc: A Versatile Ingredient in Food Products

Anti-caking and Anti-sticking Properties: Talc is known for its hydrophobic, organophilic, and platy characteristics, making it an ideal anti-caking or separating agent for sticky food products prone to clumping. Its smooth and flat lamellae coat each particle, enhancing flowability. Talc’s water-repellent nature forms a barrier around food particles, minimizing moisture evaporation and absorption.

Filler and Carrier: As a soft, harmless, and organophilic material, talc is widely used as a filler and carrier in various food supplements, including vitamin pills.

Surface Finishing and Texturing Agent: The natural softness and platy structure of talc make it an excellent surface finishing and texturing agent, particularly in confectionery, processed cheese, rice, processed meats, and seasonings.

Our food-grade talc products are sustainably sourced from high-quality minerals and processed in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Compliance and Quality Assurance

• Registered for use as food additives under European Directive 1129/2011 (EC) E553b (Annex II).

Quality assurance is guaranteed through:

• sourced and supplied using our Pharmaceutical UK/EUGMP quality system.