Emulsifier · EU 452
Sodium Polyphosphate
FDA status: Approved. EU: Approved. No U.S. state has enacted a specific ban yet.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Sodium Polyphosphate 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 #133 of 417.
- #133 of 417 by tracked product prevalence
The verdict
Sodium Polyphosphate is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it. By Open Food Facts product count it sits #133 of 417 among additives with tracked product presence (68th percentile).
- 4/5
- Low Risk
- Approved
- FDA status
- #133 of 417
- product-prevalence rank
- 0
- state regulations
Product-footprint and regulatory snapshot
Sodium Polyphosphate: 103 tracked U.S. products (common band, #133 of 417) frame how often this additive appears on shelves.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Tracked Products | 103 · #133 of 417 | Open Food Facts (US) |
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Approved | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | 452 | EU additive register |
| 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 |
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 Sodium Polyphosphate?
Sodium Polyphosphate is a food additive (452) classified as emulsifier.
Health Concerns
- Flagged by ANSES (French food safety agency) as additive of interest
Common Uses
Shelf-footprint peer axes
Nationwide peers for a common OFF footprint
Nearest OFF product-count peers (103 tracked here); safety-score column omitted on prevalence-led pages.
Nearest OFF product count to 103
Nearest other additives by Open Food Facts product count (floored at ≥50).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Polyphosphate safe to consume?
Sodium Polyphosphate scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. On the Open Food Facts U.S. sample it is a common additive (103 tracked products, #133 of 417), so product footprint, not just the score label, frames how widely a shopper will meet it.
What is Sodium Polyphosphate used for in food?
Sodium Polyphosphate shows up as Sauces, dressings, baked goods, ice cream in the Emulsifier class, and the OFF sample puts it in the common footprint band (103 products).
Where does Sodium Polyphosphate sit among food additives PlainIngredients tracks?
Among additives with at least one tracked product, it ranks #133 of 417 by Open Food Facts product count. See /methodology#corpus-placement for the ranking bases.
What health concerns are associated with Sodium Polyphosphate?
Research has identified the following health concerns for Sodium Polyphosphate: 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.