Additives
Tetrapotassium Diphosphate (E450V): What It Is and Is It Safe?
Moderate
Emulsifier / Dispersing Agent
The potassium analogue of tetrasodium diphosphate (K₄P₂O₇). Used as an emulsifying salt and dispersing agent. Provides potassium instead of sodium, making it useful in low-sodium formulations. Cumulative phosphate concerns apply; high potassium intake is additionally relevant for people with kidney disease.
- Category
- Emulsifier / Dispersing Agent
- Typically used in
- Low-sodium processed cheese, meat products, instant foods
- Regulatory status
- Approved EU/USA/UK. Caution for kidney conditions.
- Also listed as
- Tetrapotassium Pyrophosphate
- Concerns flagged
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Cardiovascular concernKidney effects
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Sources
Where this comes from
- EFSA (2019) — Re-evaluation of phosphoric acid-phosphates – di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343, E 450–452) as food additives https://efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.2903/j.efsa.2019.5674
Products
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