Additives
Calcium Polyphosphate (E452IV): What It Is and Is It Safe?
Moderate
Stabiliser / Raising Agent
Calcium salt of polyphosphoric acid. Used as a stabiliser and slow-acting leavening agent. Also provides a source of dietary calcium. Cumulative phosphate concerns apply for high-intake scenarios, though the calcium delivery is considered beneficial.
- Category
- Stabiliser / Raising Agent
- Typically used in
- Processed cheese, baked goods, dietary supplements
- Regulatory status
- Approved EU/USA/UK. Caution with high phosphate intake.
- 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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