Salts And Sodium Tripolyphosphate
What is Salts And Sodium Tripolyphosphate?
Sodium tripolyphosphate (STPP) is a salt made from sodium and phosphorus. It is produced industrially by heating a mixture of sodium phosphate salts. It is often used in combination with other salts.
Is Salts And Sodium Tripolyphosphate vegan?
Salts And Sodium Tripolyphosphate is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Salts And Sodium Tripolyphosphate a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Salts And Sodium Tripolyphosphate used for?
STPP is used in processed foods, especially seafood, to help retain moisture and improve texture.
Is Salts And Sodium Tripolyphosphate safe?
Sodium tripolyphosphate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food additive.
Why it's used
STPP is used in processed foods, especially seafood, to help retain moisture and improve texture. It acts as a preservative and helps maintain the food's quality during processing and storage. It is commonly found in frozen fish and shrimp products.
Health notes
Sodium tripolyphosphate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food additive. It is a source of phosphorus, which is an essential nutrient. However, like other sodium-containing ingredients, excessive intake can contribute to high sodium consumption, which the FDA recommends limiting to 2,300 mg per day. JECFA has evaluated STPP and established an acceptable daily intake.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen.
Foods that contain Salts And Sodium Tripolyphosphate
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