Additives
Sodium Aluminium Phosphate Acidic (E541): What It Is and Is It Safe?
Moderate
Raising Agent / Emulsifier
Aluminium-containing raising agent widely used in baking powder and self-raising flour. EFSA has raised concerns about cumulative aluminium intake from all food sources. Aluminium has been associated with neurological effects and is particularly concerning for those with kidney disease and for infants.
- Category
- Raising Agent / Emulsifier
- Typically used in
- Baking powder, self-raising flour, processed cheese, bakery mixes
- Regulatory status
- Approved EU/USA. EFSA flagged cumulative aluminium intake concern.
- Also listed as
- SALP
- Concerns flagged
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Accumulates in the bodyNeurotoxicity concern
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Sources
Where this comes from
- EFSA (2008) — Safety of aluminium from dietary intake https://efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.2903/j.efsa.2008.754
Products
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