E339 - Sodium phosphates

Functions: Emulsifier, Humectant, Preservative, Sequestrant, Stabiliser, Thickener

Sodium phosphate is a generic term for a variety of salts of sodium -Na+- and phosphate -PO43−-. Phosphate also forms families or condensed anions including di-, tri-, tetra-, and polyphosphates. Most of these salts are known in both anhydrous -water-free- and hydrated forms. The hydrates are more common than the anhydrous forms. - Wikipedia

EFSA evaluation: Re‐evaluation of phosphoric acid–phosphates – di‐, tri‐ and polyphosphates -E 338–341, E 343, E 450–452- as food additives and the safety of proposed extension of use (2019/06/12)

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has determined that some population groups have a high risk of consuming too much E339 - Sodium phosphates.

To evaluate your exposure to the E339 - Sodium phosphates food additive, you can browse our list of products that contain it. See the list of products with E339 - Sodium phosphates below.

	Infants	Toddlers	Children	Adolescents	Adults	Elderly
	< 1	1 to 2	3 to 9	10 to 17	18 to 64	65+
High risk (50% of people or more)
Moderate risk (5% of people or more)

: Risk of reaching or exceeding the acceptable daily intake (ADI)

Names: Orthophosphates de sodium, Phosphate monosodique, Phosphate disodique, Phosphate trisodique