magnesium phosphates
Basic Information
| Field | Content |
|---|---|
| Chinese name | 磷酸镁(deepl翻译) |
| English name | magnesium phosphates |
| INS/E number | INS 343 |
| Functional class | Mineral salt, Anti-caking agent |
| Year adopted | To be added. |
| Approved by | Australia/New Zealand (FSANZ), European Union (EFSA) |
What is it?
magnesium phosphates (INS 343) is a Acidity regulator, Anticaking agent food additive. Used to regulate or maintain acidity (pH), affecting flavour, colour and stability.Used to prevent caking of powdered or granular foods and maintain flowability.
Source
Natural：Mostly organic acids naturally present in foods (e.g. citric, malic, lactic acid).Inert inorganic substances such as aluminosilicates, silica, magnesium carbonate.
Industrial：Their salts (e.g. sodium citrate, phosphates) are made by neutralisation.Purified or synthesised.
Why is it used?
- Adjust pH
- Improve flavour
- Enhance preservation and colour stability
- Prevent caking
- Maintain flowability
- Ease dosing and dispersion
Common Foods
- Beverages
- Confectionery
- Dairy
- Canned foods
- Bakery
- Salt
- Icing sugar
- Milk powder
- Instant drink powders
- Seasonings
Safety
Mostly organic acids naturally present in foods; safe within permitted use.Mostly inert inorganic, non-absorbable, safe within permitted use.
Metabolism：Metabolic pathways vary by substance; generally the material is metabolised or excreted normally.
Concerns：
- Use within permitted levels
- Sensitive individuals should check the ingredient list
Usage Standard
China：依据 GB 2760《食品安全国家标准 食品添加剂使用标准》确定使用范围与最大使用量；具体限值随食品类别而异。
International：
- China GB 2760 National Food Safety Standard for Uses of Food Additives：https://www.cfsa.net.cn/
- Codex GSFA General Standard for Food Additives：https://www.fao.org/food-safety/codex-alimentarius/en/
- FAO/WHO JECFA (Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives)：https://www.fao.org/food-safety/scientific-advice/jecfa/en/
- US FDA Substances Added to Food：https://www.fda.gov/food/food-additives-petitions/substances-added-food-previously-food-additive-status-list
- EU EFSA Food Additives：https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/topics/topic/food-additives
In a nutshell
magnesium phosphates is a Acidity regulator, Anticaking agent, safe for use in food production within permitted limits.
Disclaimer
The information provided here is for discussion and educational purposes only. It is not medical advice or an evaluation/rating of any product or ingredient. This information may not apply to you; before using or taking any action, you should contact the manufacturer, vendor, medical, dietary, fitness, or other professionals. If you use any information provided here, you do so at your own risk.