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Magnesium Salts Of Orthophosphoric Acid
Magnesium Salts Of Orthophosphoric Acid
Low concern
Magnesium phosphate salts are permitted food additives used at low levels. Generally safe; high phosphate intake from many sources may concern individuals with kidney disease.
Found in
13 products
What it is
Magnesium phosphate salts (mono-, di-, or tri-magnesium phosphate); E343 in the EU additive system.
Anticaking agent, acidity regulator, and mineral fortificant.
Why it's flagged
- high cumulative phosphate intake (concern for chronic kidney disease)
What regulators actually say
"Magnesium phosphate (mono- and dibasic). The ingredient is used as a nutrient supplement... It is generally recognized as safe when used in accordance with good manufacturing practice."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Magnesium phosphate is GRAS (21 CFR 184.1434)
European Union — EFSA
E343 permitted; group ADI of 40 mg/kg bw/day for phosphates as P (EFSA 2019)
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