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E340 Phosphate de potassium

E340 Phosphate de potassium Potassium phosphate is mainly used as an antioxidant but it can also act as an acidity regulator, emulsifier, humectant, leavening agent, sequestering agent, stabilizer or thickener. Recent studies have shown the existence, within populations, of an increase in the phosphate level in the walls of blood vessels. This would be potentially harmful since it is a cardiovascular risk factor, particularly in the case of renal failure. In 2019, the Efsa re-evaluated the safety associated with the consumption of phosphates as an additive and via the general diet. A new ADI, stricter than the previous one, is established for all phosphate intakes, with those coming from food additives contributing 6 to 30% of the total phosphate intake. Thus, in the current state of the authorized doses of use, the estimated exposure levels are likely to exceed the ADI for children and adolescents who are heavy consumers of carrier foods. In addition, the ADI expressed does not cover individuals suffering from moderate to severe renal function disorders. As a reminder, phosphate additives are authorized in more than 100 food applications. The categories contributing most to consumer exposure via additives are primarily bakery and pastry products, but also industrial cheeses and meat products.

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Infant food, drinking milk, dairy products, certain cheeses, butter, ice cream, flours, breakfast cereals, bread products, sauces, shellfish, shellfish, soft drinks, soups, soups, certain spirits, aperitif biscuits, processed potato products, processed cooked meat, etc..

E340 Phosphate de potassium

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