•Silicon dioxide is a food additive with many functional attributes
•Used as an anticaking agent, coloring and flavor adjunct and antifoaming agent in many foods and bakery products
•This type of food additive prevents foods from caking or sticking together in clumps
•This may help ensure a product’s shelf life, protect against the effects of moisture, and keep powdered ingredients from sticking together and helping them flow smoothly.
•This additive is used for several purposes in baked goods including: