Diphosphates And Sodium Carbonates
Both diphosphates and sodium carbonates are authorized food additives. EFSA reduced the group ADI for total phosphates to 40 mg/kg bw/day in 2019, expressing concern about high phosphate intakes from diet.
What it is
A combination of diphosphates (E450, pyrophosphates) and sodium carbonates (E500), used as raising agents and acidity regulators.
Leavening agents in baked goods; emulsifiers in processed cheese; pH regulators.
Why it's flagged
- high total dietary phosphate intake
- may exceed ADI in high consumers
What regulators actually say
"The Panel established a group acceptable daily intake (ADI) for phosphates expressed as phosphorus of 40 mg/kg body weight (bw) per day."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS for sodium carbonates and approved diphosphates
European Union — EFSA
Authorized; group ADI for phosphates 40 mg P/kg bw/day (2019 re-evaluation)
Scan it before you buy it
Get Ube on iOS or Android — point at any barcode, see what's actually in there.
Get the app