E450 — Diphosphates

Used as: Acidity regulator, raising agent

Why is it used?

Diphosphates is used in food as acidity regulator, raising agent.

EU status

Authorised as a food additive in the EU (Regulation 1333/2008).

How it appears on a label

• “E450”
• “Diphosphates”
• “disodium diphosphate”
• “sodium acid pyrophosphate”
• “diphosphate”

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