E451
Triphosphates
Stabiliser · Emulsifying salt · Sequestrant
What it is
Holds moisture in processed meat and fish and keeps texture consistent.
What it does
Stabiliser
Keeps a mixture from separating over time.
Emulsifying salt
Keeps the proteins in cheese evenly dispersed so it melts smoothly.
Sequestrant
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil colour or flavour.
Regulatory position
European Union
Authorised for use in food
Authorisation in one country says nothing about another, and the absence of a record here is not evidence either way. Where precision matters, follow the citation to the regulation itself.
Found in 3 products in the FoodSignal database.