ZLSIL-W50S Edible-Grade Silicon Dioxide 10.Will ZLSIL-W50S affect the taste or texture of my direct-consumption product? No. This product is a fine amorphous white powder, odorless and tasteless, with excellent dispersibility. Within the recommended addition rate, it will not produce a gritty feeling, nor will it change the taste and texture of direct-consumption products such as tableting candies, solid beverages, and meal replacement powders. 11.How do I determine the appropriate addition rate for my direct-consumption product? Recommended addition rate 0.2%-1.5%: 0.3%-0.8% for tableting candies (improving formability); 0.2%-0.5% for solid beverages (preventing caking); 0.5%-1.5% for meal replacement powders (improving solubility). 12.Is ZLSIL-W50S suitable for use in nutritional supplements? Very suitable. This product complies with global nutritional supplement regulations, will not react with nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, and proteins, nor affect their absorption. It can be used as an anti-caking agent and flow aid in tablets, capsules, and powdered nutritional supplements.