Preservative · EU 339
Monosodium Phosphate
FDA status: Approved. EU: Approved. No U.S. state has enacted a specific ban yet.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Monosodium Phosphate 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. By tracked product count it ranks #215 of 417.
- #215 of 417 by tracked product prevalence
The verdict
Monosodium Phosphate is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it. By Open Food Facts product count it sits #215 of 417 among additives with tracked product presence (47th percentile).
- 4/5
- Low Risk
- Approved
- FDA status
- #215 of 417
- product-prevalence rank
- 0
- state regulations
Product-footprint and regulatory snapshot
Monosodium Phosphate: 15 tracked U.S. products (moderate band, #215 of 417) frame how often this additive appears on shelves.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Tracked Products | 15 · #215 of 417 | Open Food Facts (US) |
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Approved | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | 339 | EU additive register |
| CAS Number | - | CAS Registry |
| Category | Preservative | 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 |
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 Monosodium Phosphate?
MONOSODIUM PHOSPHATE, also known as monobasic sodium phosphate and sodium dihydrogen phosphate, is an inorganic compound of sodium with a dihydrogen phosphate -H2PO4−- anion.
Health Concerns
- Flagged by ANSES (French food safety agency) as additive of interest
Common Uses
Shelf-footprint peer axes
Nationwide peers for a moderate OFF footprint
Nearest OFF product-count peers (15 tracked here); safety-score column omitted on prevalence-led pages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Monosodium Phosphate safe to consume?
Monosodium Phosphate scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. On the Open Food Facts U.S. sample it is a moderate additive (15 tracked products, #215 of 417), so product footprint, not just the score label, frames how widely a shopper will meet it.
What is Monosodium Phosphate used for in food?
Monosodium Phosphate shows up as Processed foods, baked goods, beverages in the Preservative class, and the OFF sample puts it in the moderate footprint band (15 products).
Where does Monosodium Phosphate sit among food additives PlainIngredients tracks?
Among additives with at least one tracked product, it ranks #215 of 417 by Open Food Facts product count. See /methodology#corpus-placement for the ranking bases.
What health concerns are associated with Monosodium Phosphate?
Research has identified the following health concerns for Monosodium Phosphate: 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.