E451 — Triphosphates

Used as: Emulsifying salt

Why is it used?

Triphosphates is used in food as emulsifying salt.

EU status

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

How it appears on a label

• “E451”
• “Triphosphates”
• “sodium triphosphate”
• “pentasodium triphosphate”

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