Ingredient · E451(i)

Sodium Tripolyphosphate

Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers add sodium tripolyphosphate to foods as a sequestrant, emulsifier, and texturizer. It helps …

What is Sodium Tripolyphosphate?

Sodium tripolyphosphate (STPP) is a synthetic chemical compound, a salt of phosphoric acid. It is produced by heating sodium phosphate.

Is Sodium Tripolyphosphate vegan?

Sodium Tripolyphosphate is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.

Is Sodium Tripolyphosphate a major allergen?

Not a major allergen.

What is Sodium Tripolyphosphate used for?

Manufacturers add sodium tripolyphosphate to foods as a sequestrant, emulsifier, and texturizer.

Is Sodium Tripolyphosphate safe?

In the United States, sodium tripolyphosphate is an approved food additive and is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for specific uses by the FDA.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add sodium tripolyphosphate to foods as a sequestrant, emulsifier, and texturizer. It helps retain moisture in seafood like shrimp and scallops, improves the texture of processed meats, and can be found in some dairy products and processed cheeses.

Health notes

In the United States, sodium tripolyphosphate is an approved food additive and is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for specific uses by the FDA. JECFA (the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives) has evaluated phosphates, including sodium tripolyphosphate, and established an acceptable daily intake for total phosphorus intake. EFSA (the European Food Safety Authority) has also evaluated phosphates. Concerns about high phosphate intake are generally related to overall dietary phosphorus, particularly for individuals with kidney disease, rather than specifically from food additive levels.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen.

Foods that contain Sodium Tripolyphosphate

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Fish Sheet Tuf Thai Union Frozen Products Public Co. Fish Sheet Other Snacks High in sodium — 27% DV per serving 333kcal 23.3Protein 0Fat 53.3Carbs
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Salmon Fillets Ocean Market Salmon Fillets Frozen Fish & Seafood High in cholesterol — 25% DV per serving 106kcal 18.6Protein 3.1Fat 0Carbs
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Coconut Shrimp Tempura Roll Fusia Coconut Shrimp Tempura Roll Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres 138kcal 4.9Protein 3.2Fat 21.9Carbs
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Spicy Crab Roll Fusia Asian Inspirations Spicy Crab Roll Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres 120kcal 4.2Protein 2.8Fat 19.0Carbs
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Wild Caught Crunchy Fish Fillets Fremont Fish Market Wild Caught Crunchy Fish Fillets Frozen Fish & Seafood High in sodium — 20% DV per serving 179kcal 8.5Protein 5.7Fat 22.6Carbs
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Farm Raised Fully Cooked Small Shrimp Platter With Tangy Cocktail Sauce Publix Super Markets Farm Raised Fully Cooked Small Shrimp Platter With Tangy Cocktail Sauce Fish & Seafood High in sodium — 32% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 32% DV per serving 80kcal 8.8Protein 1.3Fat 8.0Carbs
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BANQUET Chicken Nugget Meal, 6.75 OZ Conagra Brands BANQUET Chicken Nugget Meal, 6.75 OZ Ready-Made Combination Meals High in sodium — 27% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 168kcal 7.3Protein 7.8Fat 16.2Carbs
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Banquet Family Size Salisbury Steaks and Brown Gravy Frozen Meal, 27 Ounce, 27 OZ Conagra Brands Banquet Family Size Salisbury Steaks and Brown Gravy Frozen Meal, 27 Ounce, 27 OZ Prepared/Preserved Foods Variety Packs High in sodium — 28% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 133kcal 6.2Protein 9.4Fat 6.2Carbs
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Ret Bag V/P Swai Fillets Beaver Street Fisheries Ret Bag V/P Swai Fillets Fish Unprepared/Unprocessed High in sodium — 32% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 24% DV per serving 54kcal 10.7Protein 1.2Fat 0Carbs
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Ret Bag Bay Scallops Beaver Street Fisheries Ret Bag Bay Scallops 111kcal 18.6Protein 0.9Fat 1.8Carbs
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41/50 Iqf S/On Shrimp Beaver Street Fisheries 41/50 Iqf S/On Shrimp Shellfish Unprepared/Unprocessed High in sodium — 21% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 35% DV per serving 82kcal 16.5Protein 1.2Fat 0Carbs
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Ret Bag V/P Flounder Beaver Street Fisheries Ret Bag V/P Flounder Fish Unprepared/Unprocessed 71kcal 15.2Protein 1.8Fat 0Carbs
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30/40 Ckd P&D T/On Shrimp Beaver Street Fisheries 30/40 Ckd P&D T/On Shrimp Shellfish Unprepared/Unprocessed High in sodium — 26% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 30% DV per serving 60kcal 14.3Protein 0.6Fat 0Carbs
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16/20 Cpto Shrimp Beaver Street Fisheries 16/20 Cpto Shrimp Shellfish Unprepared/Unprocessed High in sodium — 26% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 30% DV per serving 60kcal 14.3Protein 0.6Fat 0Carbs
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16/20 E/Z Peel Shrimp Beaver Street Fisheries 16/20 E/Z Peel Shrimp Shellfish Unprepared/Unprocessed High in sodium — 21% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 35% DV per serving 82kcal 16.5Protein 1.2Fat 0Carbs
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26/30 Ckd P&D T/On Shrimp Beaver Street Fisheries 26/30 Ckd P&D T/On Shrimp Shellfish Unprepared/Unprocessed High in sodium — 26% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 30% DV per serving 60kcal 14.3Protein 0.6Fat 0Carbs
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21/25 Jumbo Brd Shrimp Beaver Street Fisheries 21/25 Jumbo Brd Shrimp Shellfish Unprepared/Unprocessed High in sodium — 23% DV per serving 286kcal 10.7Protein 15.5Fat 23.8Carbs
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Ret Bag Jumbo Scallops Beaver Street Fisheries Ret Bag Jumbo Scallops 111kcal 18.6Protein 0.9Fat 1.8Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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