Ingredient

Salt And Sodium Phosphate

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Manufacturers add this combination for several purposes, including enhancing flavor, preserving food, and improving …

What it is

This ingredient is a combination of common table salt (sodium chloride) and various sodium phosphate salts. Salt is a mineral compound, either mined from deposits or obtained by evaporating seawater. Sodium phosphates are inorganic compounds produced through chemical reactions involving phosphoric acid and sodium sources.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add this combination for several purposes, including enhancing flavor, preserving food, and improving texture. Salt acts as a seasoning and preservative, while sodium phosphates function as emulsifiers, stabilizers, and moisture retainers, especially in processed meats and frozen foods.

Health notes

Both salt and sodium phosphates are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for their intended uses. High intake of sodium, primarily from salt, is a public health concern linked to high blood pressure; the FDA Daily Value for sodium is 2,300 mg. JECFA has evaluated sodium chloride and various sodium phosphates, setting an acceptable daily intake for phosphates as a group. While phosphates are essential nutrients, excessive intake from food additives is not typically a concern for healthy individuals.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen.

Products containing Salt And Sodium Phosphate

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STEAKHOUSE Beef Striploin Other Meats High in sodium — 44% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 46% DV per serving 170kcal 17.9Protein 9.8Fat 1.8Carbs PERDUE Chicken Breast Mega Nuggets Breaded Shaped Breast Patties With Rib Meat Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in sodium — 20% DV per serving 226kcal 11.9Protein 13.1Fat 14.3Carbs Budd Foods Inc Chunky White Breast Meat Chicken Pie, Broccoli, Carrots And Pearl Onions Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 36% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving 203kcal 4.8Protein 10.6Fat 21.6Carbs Budd Foods Inc Fully Baked White Meat, Chicken Pie Other Deli High in sodium — 29% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 152kcal 4.5Protein 8.1Fat 15.7Carbs Budd Foods Inc Chicken Pie, Bacon & Cheddar Crust Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 33% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving 185kcal 4.8Protein 10.1Fat 18.5Carbs Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. Battered Dark Meat Chicken Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres 118kcal 15.3Protein 3.5Fat 5.9Carbs

O.K. Foods, Inc Popcorn Chicken Breast Chunk Fritters With Rib Meat, Popcorn Chicken Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in sodium — 37% DV per serving 179kcal 14.3Protein 4.5Fat 18.8Carbs Coblentz Distributing, Inc. Pork Baby Back Ribs Bacon, Sausages & Ribs High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 30% DV per serving 221kcal 15Protein 15.7Fat 5.7Carbs The Kroger Co. Herb & Olive Oil Pork Tenderloin Other Meats High in sodium — 35% DV per serving 125kcal 18.8Protein 4.0Fat 3.6Carbs GF Natural Foods, LLC Uncooked Breaded Chicken Tenderloins Frozen Poultry, Chicken & Turkey High in sodium — 46% DV per serving 157kcal 15.7Protein 2.0Fat 17.6Carbs The Moran Group Incorporated Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast Tenders With Rib Meat Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres 107kcal 17.9Protein 3.1Fat 0Carbs The Moran Group Incorporated Chicken Wings Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 35% DV per serving 170kcal 15.2Protein 12.5Fat 0Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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