Ingredient

Less Than 2% Sodium Phosphate

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Role in food

Manufacturers add sodium phosphate to foods to help retain moisture, improve texture, and act …

What it is

Sodium phosphate is a salt that combines sodium with phosphate, a form of phosphorus. It is typically made by reacting phosphoric acid with a sodium compound. It can be found in various forms, including monobasic, dibasic, and tribasic sodium phosphate.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add sodium phosphate to foods to help retain moisture, improve texture, and act as an emulsifier, helping ingredients blend together. It is often found in processed meats, dairy products, and baked goods.

Health notes

Sodium phosphate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) have evaluated phosphates, and JECFA has established an acceptable daily intake. While generally safe in typical food amounts, excessive intake of phosphates, particularly from supplements or processed foods, has been linked in some research to potential health concerns, especially for individuals with kidney problems. More research is ongoing to fully understand the long-term effects of high phosphate consumption.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen.

Products containing Less Than 2% Sodium Phosphate

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Topco Associates, Inc. Cheezy Does It, Pasteurized Cheese Snack, Cheese Cheese 267kcal 6.7Protein 23.3Fat 13.3Carbs Old Fashioned Foods, Inc. Old Fashioned Cheese, Pasteurized Cheese Snack, Pepper Jack Melt, Pepper Jack Melt Cheese High in sodium — 22% DV per serving 233kcal 6.7Protein 20Fat 13.3Carbs Old Fashioned Foods, Inc. Old Fashioned Cheese, Pasteurized Cheese Snack, Nacho Cheddar Melt, Nacho Cheddar Melt Cheese High in sodium — 22% DV per serving 267kcal 6.7Protein 20Fat 13.3Carbs Old Fashioned Foods, Inc. Sharp Cheddar Melt Pasteurized Cheese Snack Cheese High in sodium — 22% DV per serving 267kcal 6.7Protein 20Fat 13.3Carbs

Hy-Vee, Inc. Monterey Jack Salsa Con Queso, Monterey Jack Cheese High in sodium — 21% DV per serving 267kcal 3.3Protein 20Fat 16.7Carbs Hy-Vee, Inc. Smooth & Cheesy Cheese Dip, Smooth & Cheesy Cheese 267kcal 6.7Protein 23.3Fat 13.3Carbs Old Fashioned Foods, Inc. Pasteurized Cheese Snack Cheese High in sodium — 22% DV per serving 267kcal 6.7Protein 23.3Fat 13.3Carbs Hy-Vee, Inc. Cheddar Cheese Dip, Cheddar Cheese 300kcal 6.7Protein 23.3Fat 16.7Carbs Raybern Foods, Inc. Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Golden & Crispy Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving 229kcal 11.7Protein 10.6Fat 24.0Carbs Hearthside USA, LLC Authentic Style Italian Sub Branded Deluxe Ham, Genoa Salami, Pepperoni & Picante Provolone Cheese, Authentic Style Prepared Subs & Sandwiches High in sodium — 38% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 22% DV per serving 216kcal 12.6Protein 9.6Fat 20.1Carbs Green Bay Dressed Beef LLC Chicken Emojibites Breaded Chicken Breast Patties With Rib Meat, Chicken Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres 214kcal 15.5Protein 8.3Fat 15.5Carbs Rafael Padilla & Cia S. En C. Hickory Smoked Thick Sliced Bacon, Hickory Smoked Bacon, Sausages & Ribs 545kcal 18.2Protein 45.5Fat 0Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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