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Monocalcium Phosphate
Monocalcium Phosphate
Also known as: E341i, Monobasic calcium phosphate, mono-calcium phosphate, E 341i, E-341i
Low concern
Monocalcium phosphate is GRAS by FDA and approved as E341(i) by EFSA. It is classified as low-concern for typical food use.
Found in
24,384 products
E-number
E341
Type
emulsifier, humectant, sequestrant, stabiliser, thickener
What it is
Monocalcium phosphate (Ca(H2PO4)2), an inorganic acid salt.
Leavening acid in baking powders; calcium fortificant; firming agent.
Why it's flagged
- cumulative phosphate intake — group ADI exceedance possible in some populations
- concern in chronic kidney disease
What regulators actually say
"Calcium phosphate, monobasic... is generally recognized as safe when used in accordance with good manufacturing practice."
"The Panel established a group acceptable daily intake (ADI) for phosphates of 40 mg/kg body weight (bw) per day."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS (21 CFR 184.1434)
European Union — EFSA
Approved as E341(i) under group phosphate ADI 40 mg/kg bw/day
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