Additives
Pentapotassium Triphosphate (E451II): What It Is and Is It Safe?
Moderate
Stabiliser / Water Retention Agent
The potassium analogue of sodium tripolyphosphate (K₅P₃O₁₀). Used similarly to E451I for moisture retention in seafood and meats. Offers reduced sodium content compared to STPP. Cumulative phosphate concerns apply; high potassium is additionally relevant for kidney patients.
- Category
- Stabiliser / Water Retention Agent
- Typically used in
- Seafood, processed meats, low-sodium food applications
- Regulatory status
- Approved EU/USA/UK. Caution for kidney conditions.
- Also listed as
- Potassium Tripolyphosphate
- 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
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