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Calcium aluminosilicate
Chemical compound From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Calcium aluminosilicate is an aluminosilicate compound containing calcium cations, most commonly with the chemical formula CaAl2Si2O8.[1] In minerals, as a feldspar, it can be found as anorthite, an end-member of the plagioclase series.
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As a food additive, it is sometimes designated E556. The FDA recognizes it as an anti-caking agent for table salt when used at levels below 2% by weight, and as an ingredient in vanilla powder.[1]
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