Sodium Phosphate (Mono-, Di-, And Tribasic)(E339)
Level 3 — ContestedIn Winter's Dictionary2 sources
Sodium Phosphate (Mono-, Di-, And Tribasic) is a acidulant — Buffer and effervescent
What it does
Buffer and effervescent
Where you'll see it
detergents, food applications
What the research says
Without water, it can be irritating to the skin
[salt-sugar-fat] Emulsifying salt that holds the fat and protein in processed cheese together without continuous stirring; also a major hidden sodium source in lunch meats, Cheez Whiz, instant pudding, and Lunchables ham.
Regulatory status
- US FDA: GRAS
- EU: approved
- Notes: ASP; irritating without water
Sources
- Salt Sugar Fat (Moss) — Chapter 8 (Liquid Gold) and Chapter 12: The stirring was replaced by sodium phosphate, a chemical additive which acts as an emulsifier and more than doubled the sodium content of processed cheese
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): buffer and effervescent; used in the manufacture of detergents