Phosphor
Generic 'phosphor' / phosphate is an umbrella term . Inorganic phosphate additives (E338-E452) are highly bioavailable and population intake commonly exceeds the EFSA 2019 ADI of 40 mg/kg bw/day for total phosphates.
What it is
Generic term most likely referring to phosphorus or phosphate-containing additives (e.g., sodium/potassium phosphates) used in food.
Acidity regulator, buffering agent, sequestrant, leavening, water-binding in processed meats.
Why it's flagged
- Additive phosphates: population intake commonly exceeds EFSA ADI of 40 mg/kg bw/day
- Linked to vascular calcification and CKD progression at chronic high intake
What regulators actually say
"EFSA established a group acceptable daily intake (ADI) for phosphates expressed as phosphorus of 40 mg/kg body weight per day in 2019, noting that exposure exceeded the ADI for some population groups."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Various phosphate salts GRAS or approved food additives (21 CFR 182.1217 etc.).
European Union — EFSA
Group ADI of 40 mg/kg bw/day for total phosphates established in 2019.
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