What is E559?
E559 is Aluminium silicate (kaolin), a food additive used as an anti-caking agent. Mineral clay.
Also written as: INS 559, E-559, E 559. INS is the international numbering system used outside Europe, including on labels in Asia, Australia and the Middle East.
What to do
No action needed for this additive. Check the rest of the ingredient list, and remember that meat products still need proper halal slaughter.
Is E559 vegetarian or vegan?
Yes. E559 (Aluminium silicate (kaolin)) is normally made from plant, mineral, microbial or synthetic sources, so it is suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
Why we classify it this way
Halal Mineral clay.
Basis: No concern found. Made from plants, minerals, fermentation or synthesis, or from a permitted animal product. Nothing in normal production raises a pork, alcohol, insect or slaughter question.
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Classification audited 3 November 2026. It has not been reviewed by a scholar. How classifications work · Suggest a correction
Frequently asked questions
Is E559 halal?
E559 (Aluminium silicate (kaolin)) is halal. Mineral clay.
What is E559 made from?
Mineral salt.
What is E559 used for?
E559 is used as an anti-caking agent, typically in salt, powdered drinks, spices, supplements and tablets.
What should I do if a product contains E559?
No action needed for this additive. Check the rest of the ingredient list, and remember that meat products still need proper halal slaughter.
Is E559 vegetarian or vegan?
Yes. E559 (Aluminium silicate (kaolin)) is normally made from plant, mineral, microbial or synthetic sources, so it is suitable for vegetarians and vegans.