Is e900 the same as Dimethylpolysiloxane?

Yes — e900 and Dimethylpolysiloxane refer to the same ingredient in our catalogue.

Is simethicone the same as Dimethylpolysiloxane?

Yes — simethicone and Dimethylpolysiloxane refer to the same ingredient in our catalogue.

E900

Hazard level: Low health concern Sweetener or glazing agent (E900–999)

Anti-foaming agent in frying oils.

Dimethylpolysiloxane is considered low concern by food-safety agencies.

Score impact: −2 points on the FoodsScan score (FoodsScan scores run 0–100, where 100 is best.)

Found in 1 of 9,912 analysed products in the FoodsScan database.

Regulatory sources: EFSA, FDA

Dimethylpolysiloxane is also known as e900, simethicone, dimethylpolysiloxane — these all refer to the same ingredient.

dimethylpolysiloxane e900 simethicone