ZLXIDE-W74FP Food Grade Silicon Dioxide
Product Overview
ZLXIDE-W74FP is a high-performance food-grade silicon dioxide (food additive carrier and dispersant, international code E551) developed exclusively by Zhongqi (Shandong) Silicon Materials Co., Ltd. Utilizing a proprietary high-adsorption manufacturing process, this product is designed to address the unique challenges of food additive formulation and delivery. It complies with all major global food safety standards, including China's GB 2760 and GB 25576-2020, as well as FDA 21 CFR 177.2600, EU Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, USP, and FCC. With a minimum purity of 99% and exceptional adsorption capacity of ≥150 ml/g, it provides an efficient, safe, and cost-effective solution for converting liquid additives to powder form and improving the dispersion of solid additives in food systems.
Key Functions & Application Scenarios
Core Functions
1. High-Efficiency Adsorption & Carrying: Features a highly porous structure with precisely controlled pore size and surface area, enabling it to adsorb large quantities of liquid ingredients. It converts liquid flavors, colors, essential oils, and oleoresins into stable, free-flowing powders, significantly reducing volatility, preventing oxidation, and extending the shelf life of sensitive additives.
2. Uniform Dispersion Enhancement: Acts as an effective dispersing agent for solid additives such as vitamins, probiotics, preservatives, and antioxidants. It prevents agglomeration and ensures uniform distribution of additives throughout the food matrix, eliminating hotspots and ensuring consistent product quality and efficacy.
3. Chemically Inert & Safe: Operates exclusively through physical adsorption and does not undergo chemical reactions with food ingredients or additives. It preserves the original properties, flavor, and nutritional value of both the additives and the final food product, making it suitable for use in all food categories where silicon dioxide is permitted.
Primary Application Areas
1. Flavor & Color Carriers: Ideal for encapsulating liquid and semi-liquid flavors, natural colors, spice extracts, and essential oils. The resulting powdered products are easier to handle, measure, and incorporate into food formulations, and exhibit improved stability during storage and processing.
2. Nutritional Supplements & Fortified Foods: Enhances the dispersion of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and probiotics in fortified foods, beverages, and dietary supplements. It ensures uniform nutrient distribution, prevents sedimentation, and improves the bioavailability of active ingredients.
3. Preservatives & Antioxidants: Improves the solubility and dispersion of preservatives (such as sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate) and antioxidants (such as BHA, BHT, and tocopherols) in food systems. This extends their effectiveness, reduces required dosage levels, and ensures consistent protection against spoilage and oxidation.
4. Instant Foods & Beverages: Used in instant soups, noodles, coffee creamers, powdered drinks, and snack seasonings to improve flowability, prevent caking, and enhance the dispersion of flavor and color components. It ensures rapid rehydration and consistent taste in finished products.
Competitive Advantages
1. Superior & Consistent Adsorption Performance: Engineered with a tailored porous structure to deliver stable, high-capacity adsorption across a wide range of liquid additives. Our advanced manufacturing process ensures tight control over pore size distribution, resulting in consistent batch-to-batch performance and reliable carrier properties.
2. Excellent Compatibility & Non-Reactivity: Utilizes purely physical adsorption mechanisms, eliminating the risk of chemical interactions with food additives. It is compatible with all common food ingredients and additive systems, including oil-soluble, water-soluble, and emulsified formulations.
3. Customizable Solutions & Expert Technical Support: We offer customized product specifications, including adsorption capacity, particle size, and surface area, to meet the unique requirements of different additives and applications. Our experienced technical team provides comprehensive support, including formulation development, dosage optimization, and stability testing to help customers achieve optimal results.
Manufacturing & Quality Assurance
Zhongqi (Shandong) Silicon Materials Co., Ltd. operates dedicated high-adsorption silicon dioxide production lines equipped with advanced process control systems and analytical equipment. Our manufacturing process is fully automated to ensure precise control over product properties and minimize batch-to-batch variation. We implement a rigorous quality assurance program that includes incoming raw material inspection, in-process monitoring of key parameters (such as surface area, pore volume, and particle size), and comprehensive finished product testing. All products are tested for adsorption capacity, dispersion performance, purity, and microbiological safety before release. Our facilities are certified to ISO 22000 and ISO 9001, and we maintain strict adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for food additives.
Packaging, Storage & Transportation
• Packaging: Available in 5kg, 10kg, and 20kg vacuum-sealed bags with integrated desiccants to protect against moisture and preserve adsorption performance. Custom packaging options, including aluminum foil bags, bulk containers, and private labeling, are available upon request.
• Storage & Transportation: Store in a cool, dry, dark place away from direct sunlight, high humidity, and sources of strong odors or contamination. This product is non-hazardous and can be transported via air, road, or sea. When stored in unopened, original packaging under recommended conditions, the product maintains its adsorption capacity for 24 months from the date of manufacture.
• Labeling Compliance: All packaging features complete, regulatory-compliant labeling including product identification, net weight, usage instructions, production details, and safety information. This ensures full traceability and compliance with national and international food labeling requirements.
Compliance Certifications
ISO 22000, ISO 9001, FDA, EU 1333/2008, USP, FCC, Special Certification for Food Additive Carriers, HALAL, KOSHER
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does ZLXIDE-W74FP affect the performance or properties of the additives it carries?
A: No. ZLXIDE-W74FP functions through physical adsorption only and does not form chemical bonds with the adsorbed additives. It preserves the original chemical composition, flavor, aroma, and functional properties of all additives, ensuring that they perform exactly as intended in the final food product.
Q: Can the adsorption capacity and particle size be customized for specific applications?
A: Yes. We can adjust the manufacturing process to produce ZLXIDE-W74FP with customized adsorption capacities, pore sizes, and particle size distributions to meet the specific requirements of different additives and formulations. Our technical team works closely with customers to develop tailored solutions that optimize performance and cost-effectiveness.
Q: Is ZLXIDE-W74FP compatible with existing additive manufacturing processes?
A: Yes. Our product is designed to be compatible with standard mixing, blending, and encapsulation equipment used in the food additive industry. It can be easily integrated into existing production lines without requiring major equipment modifications. We provide free samples for testing and offer technical support to ensure smooth implementation.
Compliance Disclaimer
• The designation "W74FP" refers to a widely recognized industry technical specification for high-adsorption food-grade precipitated silica carriers. 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-W74FP 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.
