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Examples of aluminum additives (Centre for Food Safety 2009)
| Food | Aluminum additives | Function |
|---|---|---|
| Processed dairy products (mainly processed cheese) | Sodium aluminum phosphate-basic | An emulsifier |
| Pickles | Aluminum potassium sulfate | A firming agent |
| Baking powder (e.g., in cake, bread) | Aluminum sodium sulfate | A raising agent |
| Beverage | Sodium aluminosilicate | An anti-caking agent |
