Emulsifier · EU 450
Calcium Dihydrogen Diphosphate
FDA status: Approved. EU: Approved. No U.S. state has enacted a specific ban yet.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Calcium Dihydrogen Diphosphate is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it independently of federal policy. Its composite safety score is 4 out of 5 (Low Risk), and the European Union separately classifies it as approved.
The verdict
Calcium Dihydrogen Diphosphate is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it.
- 4/5
- Low Risk
- Approved
- FDA status
- Approved
- EU status
- 0
- state regulations
E-number regulatory snapshot
Calcium Dihydrogen Diphosphate: no OFF product match; EU code 450 is the standout identifier.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| E-Number | 450 | EU additive register |
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Approved | EC 1333/2008 |
| CAS Number | - | CAS Registry |
| Category | Emulsifier | FDA functional class |
| Composite Safety Score | 4 / 5 (Low Risk) | PlainIngredients methodology |
| EFSA ADI | Not established | EFSA scientific opinion |
| U.S. State Actions | 0 states | State legislative records |
| Tracked Products | Not yet tracked | Open Food Facts (US) |
Values reflect official agency classifications as published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the European Union's regulatory framework. See our methodology for scoring details.
What is Calcium Dihydrogen Diphosphate?
Calcium Dihydrogen Diphosphate is a food additive (450) classified as emulsifier.
Health Concerns
- Flagged by ANSES (French food safety agency) as additive of interest
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Calcium Dihydrogen Diphosphate
Product-count (0) and safety-score (4/5) peer columns, disjoint link sets.
Score 4/5 peers (≥50 OFF products)
Nearest other additives by PlainIngredients safety score (floored at ≥50 tracked products), distinct from the count row.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Calcium Dihydrogen Diphosphate safe to consume?
Calcium Dihydrogen Diphosphate scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; EU additive code 450 is the standout identifier on this row.
What is Calcium Dihydrogen Diphosphate used for in food?
Calcium Dihydrogen Diphosphate (450) is catalogued for Sauces, dressings, baked goods, ice cream; treat uses as SAFFA class, not shelf count.
What health concerns are associated with Calcium Dihydrogen Diphosphate?
Research has identified the following health concerns for Calcium Dihydrogen Diphosphate: Flagged by ANSES (French food safety agency) as additive of interest. These findings inform its safety score of 4/5. Consult a healthcare provider for personalized guidance, especially if you have pre-existing conditions.