Sodium Tripolyphosphate(E451)
Level 3 — ContestedIn Winter's Dictionary
Sodium Tripolyphosphate is a emulsifier — Texturizer, sequestrant, food-starch modifier
Also: STPP
What it does
Texturizer, sequestrant, food-starch modifier
Where you'll see it
angel food cake mix, beef, gelling juices, ham, lamb, meat loaf, poultry, sausages
What the research says
May deplete body of calcium; moderately irritating; ingestion can cause violent purging
Regulatory status
- US FDA: ASP
- EU: approved
- Notes: Can deplete body of calcium
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): may deplete the body of calcium; ingestion can cause violent purging