Emulsifier · EU 451
Pentasodium Triphosphate
FDA status: Approved. EU: Approved. No U.S. state has enacted a specific ban yet.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Pentasodium Triphosphate 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.
The verdict
Pentasodium Triphosphate 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
Pentasodium Triphosphate: the EU E-number regulatory record
Pentasodium Triphosphate: no OFF product match; EU code 451 is the standout identifier.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| E-Number | 451 | 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 in our EFSA data | 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 Pentasodium Triphosphate?
Pentasodium Triphosphate is a food additive (451) classified as emulsifier.
Health Concerns
- Flagged by ANSES (French food safety agency) as additive of interest
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Pentasodium Triphosphate among its nationwide catalog-profile peers
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 Pentasodium Triphosphate safe to consume?
Pentasodium Triphosphate scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; EU additive code 451 is the standout identifier on this row.
What is Pentasodium Triphosphate used for in food?
Pentasodium Triphosphate (451) is catalogued for Sauces, dressings, baked goods, ice cream; treat uses as SAFFA class, not shelf count.
What health concerns are associated with Pentasodium Triphosphate?
Research has identified the following health concerns for Pentasodium Triphosphate: 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.