Additives
Tetrasodium Diphosphate (E450III): What It Is and Is It Safe?
Moderate
Emulsifier / Dispersing Agent
The fully neutralised tetrasodium salt of diphosphoric acid (Na₄P₂O₇). Used as an emulsifying salt in processed cheese and as a dispersing agent. Also helps retain moisture in processed meats. High cumulative phosphate intake is linked to kidney damage and increased cardiovascular risk, especially for those with kidney disease.
- Category
- Emulsifier / Dispersing Agent
- Typically used in
- Processed cheese, instant noodles, marshmallows, tinned tuna
- Regulatory status
- Approved EU/USA/UK. Caution for kidney conditions.
- Also listed as
- Tetrasodium 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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