Texas Agricultural Extension Service â¢ Zerle L. Carpenter, Director â¢ The Texas A&M University System â¢ College Station,Texas. Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory. Syndrome (PRRS) is rapidly gaining importance. as one of the most economically significant dis-. eases to keep out of Texas swine herds. In late 1992, a large swine herd in Texas. became infected with PRRS virus. The results.
If you take dietary supplements, chances are you are also taking Silicon Dioxide which is often contained within most supplements. Silicon Dioxide is an anti-caking agent that may account for up to 3% of a vitamin formula.
The use of silicon dioxide as a direct food additive (anti-caking agent) is described in 21 CFR 121.380. Silica gels with a minimum silica content of 89.5% are considered GRAS when used as anti-foaming agents in accordance with good manufacturing practice (21 CFR 172.11711).