Sodium Hexametaphosphate(E452)
Level 3 — ContestedIn Winter's Dictionary
Sodium Hexametaphosphate is a emulsifier — Emulsifier, sequestrant, and texturizer
Also: Sodium Polymetaphosphate, Graham's Salts
What it does
Emulsifier, sequestrant, and texturizer
Where you'll see it
breakfast cereals, angel food cake, flaked fish, ice cream, beer, processed cheeses
What the research says
Too much phosphorus could lead to imbalance affecting bones, kidneys, heart
Regulatory status
- US FDA: GRAS
- EU: approved
- Notes: Too much phosphorus can imbalance minerals
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): too much phosphorus in foods could lead to an imbalance and adversely affect bones, kidney, and heart