Sodium aluminium phosphate acidic (E541)
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What is Sodium aluminium phosphate acidic (E541)?
Acidic sodium aluminium phosphate (E541) is a raising agent used mainly in scones and sponge cakes. The amount you get is very low, and harm in animals came from much higher doses. It's fine; only total aluminium from all foods, eaten in large amounts regularly, is worth keeping in mind.
What is Yasno’s verdict on Sodium aluminium phosphate acidic?
Yasno’s verdict on Sodium aluminium phosphate acidic: Fine. No meaningful concern at normal amounts.
Is Sodium aluminium phosphate acidic allowed in the EU?
EU status of Sodium aluminium phosphate acidic: Permitted as a food additive. Conditions and limits come from the regulation cited below. Yasno summarises them and does not replace the legal text.
| Where | EU | US |
|---|---|---|
| Food | Permitted as a food additive | Not recorded |
Sources
- EU Food Additives Register — POL-FAD-IMPORT-3232, European Commission (DG SANTE), 2012
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