Ingredient · E341(iii)

Salt And Tricalcium Phosphate

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Salt is primarily used as a flavor enhancer, preservative, and texturizer in a wide …

What it is

Salt is sodium chloride, a mineral compound obtained from evaporated seawater or mined from underground deposits. Tricalcium phosphate is a mineral compound of calcium and phosphate, often derived from mineral sources or produced synthetically.

Why it's used

Salt is primarily used as a flavor enhancer, preservative, and texturizer in a wide range of processed foods. Tricalcium phosphate is added as an anti-caking agent to prevent clumping in powdered products like spices and drink mixes, and also serves as a calcium supplement.

Health notes

Both salt (sodium chloride) and tricalcium phosphate are considered Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA. High intake of sodium is linked to high blood pressure; the FDA Daily Value for sodium is 2,300 mg. Tricalcium phosphate is a source of calcium and phosphorus. JECFA has evaluated both sodium chloride and phosphates, including tricalcium phosphate, and set an acceptable daily intake for phosphates.

Allergen info

Neither salt nor tricalcium phosphate is a major allergen.

Products containing Salt And Tricalcium Phosphate

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Diamond Crystal, Salt Sense, Salt Cargill Incorporated/Salt Business Unit Diamond Crystal, Salt Sense, Salt Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers 0kcal 0Protein 0Fat 0Carbs Rotisserie Chicken Seasoning Badia Spices Inc. Rotisserie Chicken Seasoning Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers 0kcal 0Protein 0Fat 0Carbs Breakfast Tacos, Breakfast 2178 Kensington Ave., Inc. Breakfast Tacos, Breakfast Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers 263kcal 0Protein 0Fat 52.6Carbs Fire & Smoke Society, LLC Guac & Queso Spices, Guac & Queso Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers 357kcal 0Protein 0Fat 71.4Carbs Relish Labs LLC Sizzling Chipotle Pork Tacos Meal Kits, Sizzling Chipotle Pork Tacos Other Deli High in sodium — 56% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 60% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 44% DV per serving 164kcal 11.9Protein 6.5Fat 14.1Carbs Rib Ninja Asian Rib Rub, Rib Ninja Fire & Smoke Society, LLC Rib Ninja Asian Rib Rub, Rib Ninja Herbs & Spices 0kcal 0Protein 0Fat 0Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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