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Tribasic Calcium Phosphate(E341)
Level 3 — ContestedIn Winter's Dictionary
Tribasic Calcium Phosphate is a anti caking — Anticaking additive and calcium supplement
Also: Tricalcium Phosphate
What it does
Anticaking additive and calcium supplement
Where you'll see it
sugars, seasoning mixes, powdered soups
What the research says
Too much phosphorus from processed foods could upset mineral balance affecting teeth, bones, kidneys
Regulatory status
- EU: approved
- Notes: Phosphate imbalance concerns
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): too much phosphorus in the form of phosphates from processed foods could upset the body's mineral balance