Back to catalogSafety
E341Leavening agentLow concern
Calcium Phosphates
In plain words
The short version
Calcium salts of phosphoric acid — leavening agents and a calcium fortifier, also the mineral of bones.
Why it's green
It's widely considered safe at the amounts used in food, so we mark it green. The Safety section below has the details.
Safety profile
ADI of 70 mg/kg body weight as phosphorus (combined phosphates). Provides both calcium and phosphorus — a beneficial nutrient contribution at typical exposure, but adds to total phosphate load relevant for chronic kidney disease patients.
The detail
Educational information only. Not medical or dietary advice.