Emulsifier · EU 340
Potassium 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, Potassium Phosphates is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it independently of federal policy. Its composite safety score is 2 out of 5 (Caution), and the European Union separately classifies it as approved. By tracked product count it ranks #241 of 417.
- #241 of 417 by tracked product prevalence
The verdict
Potassium Phosphates is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it. By Open Food Facts product count it sits #241 of 417 among additives with tracked product presence (42nd percentile).
- 2/5
- Caution
- Approved
- FDA status
- #241 of 417
- product-prevalence rank
- 0
- state regulations
Product-footprint and regulatory snapshot
Potassium Phosphates: 10 tracked U.S. products (moderate band, #241 of 417) frame how often this additive appears on shelves.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Tracked Products | 10 · #241 of 417 | Open Food Facts (US) |
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Approved | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | 340 | EU additive register |
| CAS Number | - | CAS Registry |
| Category | Emulsifier | FDA functional class |
| Composite Safety Score | 2 / 5 (Caution) | 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 Potassium Phosphates?
Potassium Phosphates is a food additive (340) 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
Shelf-footprint peer axes
Nationwide peers for a moderate OFF footprint
Nearest OFF product-count peers (10 tracked here); safety-score column omitted on prevalence-led pages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Potassium Phosphates safe to consume?
Potassium Phosphates scores 2/5 (Caution). FDA status is Approved. On the Open Food Facts U.S. sample it is a moderate additive (10 tracked products, #241 of 417), so product footprint, not just the score label, frames how widely a shopper will meet it.
What is Potassium Phosphates used for in food?
Potassium Phosphates shows up as Sauces, dressings, baked goods, ice cream in the Emulsifier class, and the OFF sample puts it in the moderate footprint band (10 products).
Where does Potassium Phosphates sit among food additives PlainIngredients tracks?
Among additives with at least one tracked product, it ranks #241 of 417 by Open Food Facts product count. See /methodology#corpus-placement for the ranking bases.
What health concerns are associated with Potassium Phosphates?
Research has identified the following health concerns for Potassium 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.