Disodium Diphosphatel
What is Disodium Diphosphatel?
Disodium diphosphate is a food additive that belongs to the phosphate family. It is a synthetic compound produced industrially, often from phosphoric acid.
Is Disodium Diphosphatel vegan?
Disodium Diphosphatel is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Disodium Diphosphatel gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is Disodium Diphosphatel a major allergen?
Disodium diphosphate is not one of the 14 major allergens that require emphasis on UK food labels.
What is Disodium Diphosphatel used for?
It functions as an acidity regulator, emulsifier, and stabiliser in a variety of foods.
Is Disodium Diphosphatel safe?
Disodium diphosphate is authorised for use as a food additive in Great Britain.
Why it's used
It functions as an acidity regulator, emulsifier, and stabiliser in a variety of foods. Disodium diphosphate is commonly found in baked goods like biscuits, processed cheeses, and potato products.
Health notes
Disodium diphosphate is authorised for use as a food additive in Great Britain. European food safety authorities (EFSA) have evaluated phosphates, and they have established an acceptable daily intake (ADI) for phosphates as a group. High phosphate intake from all sources can affect calcium balance in the body, but this is generally not a concern at typical dietary levels.
Allergen info
Disodium diphosphate is not one of the 14 major allergens that require emphasis on UK food labels. It does not contain gluten.
Foods that contain Disodium Diphosphatel
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