Calcium Salts From Orthophosphoric Acid
Also known as: calcium salts of orthophosphoric acid
Calcium phosphates are GRAS in the US and approved as E341 in the EU. They contribute to phosphate intake; very high intakes of inorganic phosphates have been linked to cardiovascular and renal concerns in observational studies, but typical food-additive exposure is below safety thresholds set by EFSA.
What it is
Calcium phosphates (mono-, di-, tri-) — E341, used as leavening, anticaking, and calcium fortification.
Acidity regulator, leavening, anticaking, calcium source.
Why it's flagged
- contributes to phosphate intake — caution in renal disease
What regulators actually say
"Monocalcium phosphate is generally recognized as safe under 21 CFR 184.1141a."
"EFSA established a group acceptable daily intake of 40 mg/kg body weight per day for phosphates expressed as phosphorus."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS (21 CFR 184.1141a/b/c)
European Union — EFSA
E341, group ADI 40 mg/kg bw/day for phosphates
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