As a core additive in the food industry, Class II Food-Grade Silicon Dioxide (Hydrated Silica, complying with GB25576-2020 Chinese National Standard) serves key functions including anti-caking, filter aiding, clarifying, thickening, and adsorbing. Its downstream applications cover the entire food processing industry chain. The specific application fields and top 5 rankings by market consumption volume are as follows:

Note: The remaining 5% of consumption is scattered across dairy products, pharmaceuticals & health products, food processing aids, and other fields. Data compiled based on 2025 food-grade silicon dioxide industry market research.