ZLXIDE-W72FP Food Grade Silicon Dioxide

Product Overview

ZLXIDE-W72FP is an independently developed food-grade silicon dioxide (food processing aid, international code E551) by Zhongqi (Shandong) Silicon Materials Co., Ltd. Manufactured using advanced heat and acid-alkali resistant processes, this product is engineered to meet the rigorous demands of modern food manufacturing. It adheres strictly to China's GB 2760 National Food Safety Standard for Uses of Food Additives and GB 25576-2020 National Food Safety Standard for Food Additive Silicon Dioxide, while also complying with international standards including FDA, EU Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, USP, and FCC. With a minimum purity of 98.5% and exceptional thermal stability up to 800°C, it delivers consistent performance across baking, steaming, dehydration, and other high-temperature food processing operations, providing a safe, compliant, and reliable domestic alternative for global food manufacturers.

Key Functions & Application Scenarios

Core Functions

1. Extreme Process Compatibility: Withstands continuous temperatures up to 800°C and maintains structural integrity across a broad pH range (2-12), ensuring stable performance even in the most demanding food processing environments. It does not decompose, leach harmful substances, or lose efficacy during prolonged heating or exposure to acidic/alkaline ingredients.

2. Superior Anti-Caking & Anti-Adhesion: Creates a micro-thin protective layer around food particles to prevent clumping and sticking during mixing, processing, and storage. This improves production line efficiency, reduces downtime for equipment cleaning, and ensures uniform texture and consistency in finished products.

3. Safe & Neutral Formulation: Chemically inert and non-reactive with all common food ingredients. When used within regulatory limits, it does not alter the taste, color, aroma, or nutritional profile of food products, making it suitable for use in all stages of food manufacturing.

Primary Application Areas

1. Bakery & Confectionery: Ideal for preventing caking in flour, cake mixes, cookie dough, powdered sugar, and baking powder. It enhances dough handling properties, improves mold release, and maintains product integrity throughout high-temperature baking processes without affecting browning or texture development.

2. Sauces, Condiments & Seasonings: Acts as a stabilizer and anti-settling agent in soy sauce, vinegar, ketchup, mayonnaise, salad dressings, and dry spice blends. It reduces phase separation, extends shelf life, and ensures consistent flavor distribution in both liquid and powdered formulations.

3. Dehydrated & Freeze-Dried Foods: Prevents sticking and agglomeration in dehydrated vegetables, fruits, meats, instant soups, and snack foods. It facilitates uniform drying, improves packaging efficiency, and preserves the original shape and rehydration properties of dehydrated products.

4. Dairy & Powdered Beverages: Effective anti-caking agent for milk powder, creamer, protein powders, and instant drink mixes. It maintains free-flowing properties even under high humidity conditions and prevents clumping during long-term storage.

Competitive Advantages

1. Industry-Aligned Performance: Developed based on global leading technical specifications for food processing silicon dioxide, our product matches the performance of premium international alternatives. It can be seamlessly integrated into existing production lines without requiring major modifications to processing parameters or equipment.

2. Process-Specific Optimization: Rigorously tested under real-world food manufacturing conditions to ensure consistent performance across varying temperatures, pH levels, and processing times. Its tailored particle size distribution provides optimal anti-caking and anti-adhesion properties for each application.

3. Scalable Production & Comprehensive Technical Support: Boasts an annual production capacity of over 10,000 tons, enabling us to meet the demands of large-scale food manufacturers with reliable, on-time delivery. Our dedicated technical team provides end-to-end support, including formulation optimization, dosage recommendations, and on-site troubleshooting to ensure successful implementation.

Manufacturing & Quality Assurance

Zhongqi (Shandong) Silicon Materials Co., Ltd. operates state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities with decades of expertise in silicon material production. Our food-grade silicon dioxide production lines are fully automated and dedicated exclusively to food-grade products to eliminate cross-contamination risks. We implement a comprehensive quality management system that covers every stage of production, from raw material sourcing to final product inspection. All raw materials are procured from certified suppliers and undergo rigorous quality screening before entering production. In-process quality checks are performed at critical control points to monitor particle size, purity, heat resistance, and acid-alkali stability. Finished products are tested against all applicable national and international standards before release. Our facilities are certified to ISO 22000 Food Safety Management System and ISO 9001 Quality Management System, ensuring full compliance with global food safety regulations.

Packaging, Storage & Transportation

• Packaging: Available in 10kg, 15kg, and 20kg packages featuring a food-grade polyethylene inner liner and durable woven outer bag for superior moisture protection. Custom packaging options, including private labeling, bulk bags, and specialized sizes, are available to meet customer requirements.

• Storage & Transportation: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight, high humidity, and sources of contamination or strong odors. This product is non-hazardous and can be transported via road, sea, or rail. When stored under recommended conditions, the product maintains its performance for 24 months from the date of manufacture.

• Labeling Compliance: All product packaging includes complete and accurate labeling in accordance with national and international regulations, including product name, model number, net weight, usage limits, production license number, manufacturing date, shelf life, and manufacturer information, ensuring full traceability throughout the supply chain.

Compliance Certifications

ISO 22000, ISO 9001, FDA, EU 1333/2008, USP, FCC, Special Certification for Food Processing Aids

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Will ZLXIDE-W72FP decompose or produce harmful substances during high-temperature baking?
A: No. ZLXIDE-W72FP is engineered to withstand temperatures up to 800°C, which is significantly higher than the maximum temperatures used in commercial baking (typically 150°C to 250°C). It remains chemically stable at all food processing temperatures, does not decompose, and does not release any toxic or harmful substances.

Q: Is this product suitable for use in acidic food products such as tomato sauce and vinegar?
A: Yes. ZLXIDE-W72FP exhibits excellent resistance to both acidic and alkaline environments. It maintains its anti-caking and stabilizing properties in products with pH values as low as 2 and as high as 12, making it ideal for use in a wide range of acidic and alkaline food formulations.

Q: Can ZLXIDE-W72FP be used in existing food processing lines without modification?
A: Yes. Our product is formulated to be compatible with standard food processing equipment and production processes. It can be used as a direct replacement for other food-grade silicon dioxide products without requiring significant changes to your existing formulation or processing parameters. We provide free samples for testing and our technical team is available to assist with any integration challenges.

Compliance Disclaimer

• The designation "W72FP" refers to a widely recognized industry technical specification for food-grade precipitated silica anti-caking agents. It does not represent any registered trademark, exclusive product name, or patented product model of any third party. This technical specification is referenced solely to illustrate that our product is developed in accordance with prevailing global food additive industry standards, with no intention to associate with or mislead the public regarding any third-party entity. ZLXIDE-W72FP is independently developed, manufactured, and sold by Zhongqi (Shandong) Silicon Materials Co., Ltd. and has no affiliation, partnership, or endorsement relationship with any third-party brand or product.

• All statements regarding product performance, application scenarios, and technical specifications are based on internal testing under standard laboratory conditions. Actual product performance may vary depending on customer-specific factors such as formulation, production process, storage conditions, and usage methods. Customers are advised to conduct their own comprehensive testing to determine the suitability of the product for their specific applications.

• This product is a food additive and must be used in strict accordance with the Food Safety Law of the People's Republic of China, GB 2760, and all other applicable national and international food safety regulations. The user assumes full responsibility for any liability arising from improper use of the product.