E-number  · E555

E555 — Potassium Aluminium Silicate

Mineral silicate. Vegan.

The entry Reference notes, kept short.

What it is

E555 is potassium aluminium silicate — essentially mica. Mineral-sourced.

Why it matters

The shimmer in pearlescent cake decorations and sugar glazes.

What to do

Always vegan.

Sources Where the entry is drawn from.
  • Vegan Society additives database