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Potassium And Sodium Phosphates

Moderate concern

Phosphate additives are safe at typical use levels but high cumulative intake from processed foods is associated with cardiovascular and kidney concerns. Caution for those with chronic kidney disease.

Found in

40 products

What it is

Mixture of potassium and sodium phosphate salts used as buffering agents, emulsifiers, and texturizers.

Buffer, emulsifier, sequestrant, leavening agent.

Why it's flagged

high phosphate intake from processed foods
caution for renal patients

What regulators actually say

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Regulatory status

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