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Tag: Triphosphates

  • E451 – Triphosphates

    E451 – Triphosphates

    E451 (triphosphates) are phosphate salts used to stabilise processed foods and improve texture by binding water. They are permitted in the EU and US, but high overall phosphate intake can be a concern for people with kidney disease, so E451 is graded ORANGE – SOME CONCERNS.

  • E451(i) – Pentasodium triphosphate

    E451(i) – Pentasodium triphosphate

    E451(i) (Pentasodium triphosphate) is a fast-absorbing inorganic phosphate widely used in processed meats and bakery products. High intake has been linked to kidney strain and vascular calcification in independent studies. We assign ORANGE – SOME CONCERNS to reflect these exposure-related risks.