Emulsifier · EU 341
Calcium Phosphates
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 Phosphates is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it independently of federal policy. The European Union separately classifies it as approved. By tracked product count it ranks #336 of 417.
- #336 of 417 by tracked product prevalence
The verdict
Calcium Phosphates is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it. By Open Food Facts product count it sits #336 of 417 among additives with tracked product presence (14th percentile).
- 2/5
- Caution
- Approved
- FDA status
- #336 of 417
- product-prevalence rank
- 0
- state regulations
Calcium Phosphates: the regulatory record
Calcium Phosphates: composite 2/5 (Caution) with FDA Approved and EU Approved.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Approved | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | 341 | EU additive register |
| CAS Number | - | CAS Registry |
| Category | Emulsifier | FDA functional class |
| Composite Safety Score | 2 / 5 (Caution) | PlainIngredients methodology |
| EFSA ADI | Not in our EFSA data | EFSA scientific opinion |
| U.S. State Actions | 0 states | State legislative records |
| Tracked Products | 2 | 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.
Calcium Phosphates, explained
Calcium Phosphates is a food additive (341) classified as emulsifier.
Health Concerns
- EFSA evaluation: Re‐evaluation of phosphoric acid–phosphates – di‐, tri‐ and polyphosphates -E 338–341, E 343, E 450–452- as food additives and the safety of proposed . EFSA overexposure risk: high. Flagged by ANSES (French food safety agency) as additive of interest
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
How Calcium Phosphates compares to its catalog-profile peers nationwide
Product-count (2) and safety-score (2/5) peer columns, disjoint link sets.
Score 2/5 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 Phosphates safe to consume?
Calcium Phosphates scores 2/5 (Caution). FDA status is Approved. Peer-reviewed flags sit behind the caution band. Check with a clinician for personal use.
What is Calcium Phosphates used for in food?
Calcium Phosphates is commonly used as: Sauces, dressings, baked goods, ice cream. It belongs to the Emulsifier category of food additives.
Where does Calcium Phosphates sit among food additives PlainIngredients tracks?
Among additives with at least one tracked product, it ranks #336 of 417 by Open Food Facts product count. See /methodology#corpus-placement for the ranking bases.
What health concerns are associated with Calcium Phosphates?
Research has identified the following health concerns for Calcium Phosphates: EFSA evaluation: Re‐evaluation of phosphoric acid–phosphates – di‐, tri‐ and polyphosphates -E 338–341, E 343, E 450–452- as food additives and the safety of proposed . EFSA overexposure risk: high. Flagged by ANSES (French food safety agency) as additive of interest. These findings inform its safety score of 2/5. Consult a healthcare provider for personalized guidance, especially if you have pre-existing conditions.