Triphosphate

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Salt of phosphoric acid. Triphosphates (sodium triphosphate, potassium triphosphate) are synthesised derivatives of phosphoric acid (E 338) and are authorised in the EU as food additives under the number E 451. They have different properties and are used in food technology as antioxidants, raising agents, emulsifiers, firming agents, complexing agents, acidity regulators, melting salts, stabilizers and acidity regulators.

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Triphosphates are only permitted for certain foodstuffs, such as:

meat products, processed cheese, desserts, ice cream, flours, etc. The salts of phosphoric acid are considered harmless.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer