Polyphosphates

What it is

Stabilises texture in processed meat, fish and cheese.

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

  Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008

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.