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E340

Potassium phosphates

A phosphate additive used as a raising agent, stabiliser or emulsifying salt.

  1. 1High phosphate intake is linked to cardiovascular and kidney risk
  2. 2Most concerning for people with kidney disease
EFSA’s scientific evaluation of E340 (opens in a new tab)

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