Lyn1 Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Ooh, I'm so mad. Is silicon dioxide okay on the Whole 30? Also, does anyone know of a brand of smoked paprika that doesn't have anything else added to it? (This was McCormick's brand by the way.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny M Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Not off hand but it's worth trying to see if there's a spice shop near you. I have one in San Francisco where most bags of 1lb herbs are just a couple dollars...cheaper than tiny bottles at the grocery store...and fresher! You could try ordering online too. I think http://www.penzeys.com/ is good. Somewhere like wholefoods might have some organic stuff with good ingredients but it will be somewhat pricey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karacooks Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 2nd the recommendation for Penzeys. I have ordered from them online for years. There's now a store locally, but I still sometimes order things to avoid having to drive downtown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyn1 Posted July 14, 2012 Author Share Posted July 14, 2012 Thanks! I did find a spice shop in my area. Never even knew it was there. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayell Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 Silicon dioxide (aka silica)is essentially very finely ground quartz sand. It can be a big health problem when breathed in, but is no problem when eaten. It's used to make spices and other powders flow more freely rather than clump. There are indications that orally consumed silica is actually beneficial. Not to worry about this additive unless you snort your paprika*. *This method of consumption is not recommended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derval Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 I can imagine snorting paprika would lead to many a spicy sneeze! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyn1 Posted July 14, 2012 Author Share Posted July 14, 2012 Hahaha! No snorting here. ;-) Thanks for the info. Good to know. I guess I won't throw it out then. (...but I will eat the additive-free stuff I got at the Spice Shop for the rest of my Whole 30.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adagio Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 Smoked Paprika is one of my obsessions. I buy either Penzey's or Mountain Rose Herbs online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichelleGRITS Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 Has it been determined if it is whole 30 compliant? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kehleemarie Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Per Tom Denham Posted 24 April 2013 - 08:03 AM on another blog: It is okay, although, when I read the Wikipedia entry about it, I am not enthusiastic about it...Silicon dioxide, also known as silica (from the Latin silex), is a chemical compound that is an oxide of silicon with the chemical formula SiO2. It has been known since ancient times. Silica is most commonly found in nature as sand or quartz, as well as in the cell walls of diatoms.[2] Silica is manufactured in several forms including fused quartz, crystal, fumed silica (or pyrogenic silica), colloidal silica, silica gel, and aerogel. Silica is used primarily in the production of glass for windows, drinking glasses, beverage bottles, and many other uses. The majority of optical fibers for telecommunications are also made from silica. It is a primary raw material for many ceramics such as earthenware, stoneware, and porcelain. Silica is a common additive in the production of foods, where it is used primarily as a flow agent in powdered foods, or to absorb water in hygroscopic applications. It is the primary component of diatomaceous earth, which has many uses ranging from filtration to insect control. It is also the primary component of rice husk ash, which is used, for example, in filtration and cement manufacturing.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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