Tricalsium Phosphate
What is Tricalsium Phosphate?
Tricalcium phosphate is a mineral salt that occurs naturally in rocks and is a component of bone and teeth. It is manufactured for food use by reacting calcium compounds with phosphoric acid. It appears as a white powder.
Is Tricalsium Phosphate vegan?
Tricalsium Phosphate is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Tricalsium Phosphate gluten-free?
It is a mineral and does not contain gluten.
Is Tricalsium Phosphate a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Tricalsium Phosphate used for?
In food, tricalcium phosphate is used as an anti-caking agent, helping to keep powdered products like spices and drink mixes from clumping.
Is Tricalsium Phosphate safe?
Tricalcium phosphate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food.
Why it's used
In food, tricalcium phosphate is used as an anti-caking agent, helping to keep powdered products like spices and drink mixes from clumping. It also serves as a nutrient supplement, providing calcium and phosphorus, and can act as a stabilizer or thickener in some processed foods.
Health notes
Tricalcium phosphate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. It is a source of essential minerals, calcium and phosphorus, which are important for bone health. JECFA and EFSA have evaluated tricalcium phosphate and found it to be safe for consumption within typical dietary levels. No significant health concerns are associated with its consumption at levels found in food.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen. It is a mineral and does not contain gluten.
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