Ingredient

Mono Potassium Phosphate

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Manufacturers add mono potassium phosphate to foods as a source of potassium and phosphorus, …

What it is

Mono potassium phosphate is a salt made from potassium and phosphate. It is typically produced by reacting phosphoric acid with potassium hydroxide. It is often found in a white crystalline powder form.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add mono potassium phosphate to foods as a source of potassium and phosphorus, and to help control acidity. It is commonly found in sports drinks, powdered drink mixes, and some dairy products.

Health notes

Mono potassium phosphate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. It is a source of essential minerals, potassium and phosphorus, which play vital roles in the body. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated it. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects at typical dietary intake levels.

Allergen info

Mono potassium phosphate is not derived from any of the nine major allergens recognized by the FDA. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Mono Potassium Phosphate

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Zeus Enterprises L.L.C. Wild Berries Unsweetened Owater, Wild Berries Water 0kcal 0Protein 0Fat 0Carbs Zeus Enterprises L.L.C. Lemon & Lime Unsweetened Water, Lemon & Lime Water 0kcal 0Protein 0Fat 0Carbs Old Dutch Foods Inc French Onion Dip Dips & Salsa 167kcal 3.3Protein 10Fat 16.7Carbs Positive Beverage, LLC. Simply Beneficial H2O Sport Drinks —kcal 0Protein 0Fat 0Carbs

Coca-Cola USA Operations Grape Flavored Zero Sugar Sports Drink, Grape Sport Drinks 0kcal 0Protein 0Fat 0.3Carbs Coca-Cola USA Operations White Cherry Flavored Zero Sugar Sports Drink, White Cherry Sport Drinks 0kcal 0Protein 0Fat 0.3Carbs Positive Beverage, LLC. Tropical Berry Sparkling Zero Calorie Healthy Electrolyte Beverage, Tropical Berry Water 0kcal 0Protein 0Fat 0.8Carbs Positive Beverage, LLC. Perfectly Peach Sparkling Zero Calorie Healthy Electrolyte Beverage, Perfectly Peach Water 0kcal 0Protein 0Fat 0.8Carbs Positive Beverage, LLC. Crisp Cucumber Sparkling Zero Calorie Healthy Electrolyte Beverage, Crisp Cucumber Water 0kcal 0Protein 0Fat 0.8Carbs Positive Beverage, LLC. Mandarin Orange Sparkling Zero Calorie Healthy Electrolyte Beverage, Mandarin Orange Water 0kcal 0Protein 0Fat 0.8Carbs NovaVision Inc. Gol!, Hydrating Power Fuel, Strawberry Watermelon, Strawberry Watermelon Sport Drinks 21kcal 0Protein 0Fat 5Carbs Coca-Cola USA Operations Powerade Lemon Lime Bottle, 20 Fl Oz, Lemon; Lime Sport Drinks High in added sugars — 70% DV per serving 24kcal 0Protein 0Fat 5.9Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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