Precipitated Silica Products for the Food Industry
For more than 30 years, our PPG FLO-GARD™ silica products have been engineered to meet the flow conditioning challenges associated with virtually every type of powdered, granulated, emulsified or grated food product. Designed to prevent caking and optimize the flow characteristics of food products, Flo-Gard flow conditioning silica products enable improved product performance and manufacturing productivity by:
- Imparting uniformity to irregularly shaped particles
- Absorbing ambient moisture and oils from food particles
- Forming micro-layers of dust on sticky particle surfaces to prevent agglomeration
- Serving as a dry lubricant
- Dissipating electrostatic charge between particles
For food manufacturers, the resulting benefits include:
- Increased processing efficiency through smoother ingredient blending and less caking in screens, hoppers, conveyors, spray dryers and machinery
- Enhanced product consistency and quality control through accurate, automated dosing of fruit and vegetable extracts, spices, nutrients, preservatives and other constituent materials
- Easier packaging
- Greater storage and transportation flexibility, including the ability to ship products in a variety of temperature, humidity and environmental conditions
PPG Silicas Products for Food Manufacturing Applications
Discover why food manufacturers around the world trust PPG silicas to prevent caking and optimize the flow characteristics of food products, improving product performance and manufacturing productivity.
PPG Silicas Products for Dry Liquid Concentrate Applications
Dry liquid concentrate (DLC) mixing demonstration using PPG FLO-GARD precipitated silica.
Flo-Gard Silica Product Properties for Food Free-Flow and Carrier Applications
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Product
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Particle
Size*
(μm)
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DBP
Oil
Absorption
(mL/100g)
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pH
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Residual Salt Type
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Bulk Density
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General Use Recommend-ations
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lb/ft3
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g/L
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Flo-Gard LPC
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135
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245
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6.9
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Na2SO4
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12
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195
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Medium to large particle size applications
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Flo-Gard SP
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45
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265
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6.9
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Na2SO4
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11
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175
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Medium particle size applications with higher oil and fat absorptivity
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Flo-Gard AB/AB-D
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40
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305
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6.9
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Na2SO4
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8.0
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130
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Medium particle size applications with higher oil and fat absorptivity, including with aqueous components
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Flo-Gard FF/FF-D
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20
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210
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6.9
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Na2SO4
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8.0
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130
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Fine particle size applications with higher oil absorptivity
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Flo-Gard 915
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10
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220
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6.9
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Low Na2SO4
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5.0
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80
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Fine to ultra-fine particle size applications with increased oil absorptivity
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Flo-Gard T-700
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4
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215
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6.9
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Na2SO4
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2.5
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40
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Ultra-fine particle size applications
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Flo-Gard T-800
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2.5
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220
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6.9
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Na2SO4
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2.0
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30
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Demanding ultra-fine particle size applications
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* Median particle size by laser diffraction.
View table listing specific food product applications and the recommended Flo-Gard silica product.
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Flo-Gard LPC
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Flo-Gard
SP
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Flo-Gard AB/AB-D
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Flo-Gard FF/FF-D
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Flo-Gard 915
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Flo-Gard T-700
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Flo-Gard T-800
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Cocoa Powder
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Dried Egg Yolks*
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Dried Eggs*
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Garlic and Onion Salt
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Instant Coffee and Tea
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Ground Herbs and Spices
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Lemon, Lime and Orange Powders
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Malt-emulsifier Powder
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Non-Dairy Creamer
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Pancake and Cake Mixes
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Paprika
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Powdered Drink Mixes
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Powdered Milk
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Powdered Sugar
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Granulated Salt and Sugar
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Grated Cheese**
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Tableting Aid
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Salt and Sugar Substitutes
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Except as noted, all applications conform to 21 CFR 172.480, which allows precipitated silica in quantities not to exceed 2% by weight
of the finished food product.
* Per 21 CFR 160.185 and 21 CFR 160.105, silica is limited to no more that 1% of the finished food weight
** Per 21 CFR 133.146, silica is limited to no more than 2% of the finished food weight
Flo-Gard is a trademark of PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.