Is used to acidify foods and beverages such as various colas, but not without controversy regarding its health effects.
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| Country | Status | Matched Term |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Approved | Phosphoric acid |
| European Union | Approved | Phosphoric acid |
| Australia and New Zealand | Approved | Phosphoric acid |
| Philippines | Approved | Orthophosphoric Acid |
| Austria | Approved | Phosphoric acid |
| Belgium | Approved | Phosphoric acid |
| Bulgaria | Approved | Phosphoric acid |
| Cyprus | Approved | Phosphoric acid |
| Czech Republic | Approved | Phosphoric acid |
| Denmark | Approved | Phosphoric acid |
| Estonia | Approved | Phosphoric acid |
| Finland | Approved | Phosphoric acid |
| France | Approved | Phosphoric acid |
| Germany | Approved | Phosphoric acid |
| Greece | Approved | Phosphoric acid |
| Hungary | Approved | Phosphoric acid |
| Ireland | Approved | Phosphoric acid |
| Italy | Approved | Phosphoric acid |
| Latvia | Approved | Phosphoric acid |
| Lithuania | Approved | Phosphoric acid |
| Luxembourg | Approved | Phosphoric acid |
| Malta | Approved | Phosphoric acid |
| Netherlands | Approved | Phosphoric acid |
| Poland | Approved | Phosphoric acid |
| Portugal | Approved | Phosphoric acid |
| Romania | Approved | Phosphoric acid |
| Slovakia | Approved | Phosphoric acid |
| Slovenia | Approved | Phosphoric acid |
| Spain | Approved | Phosphoric acid |
| Sweden | Approved | Phosphoric acid |
| United Kingdom | Approved | Phosphoric acid |
| Australia | Approved | Phosphoric acid |
| New Zealand | Approved | Phosphoric acid |
E338 - Phosphoric acid: Neurotoxicity, eye and skin irritant,large doses can lead to adicosis and hypocalcaemia
E338 - Phosphoric acid: Food acid, derived from phosphate ore; used in cheese products
E338 - Phosphoric acid: Orthophosphoric acid can only be obtained pure in the crystalline state and slowly undergoes dehydration to diphosphoric acid. Crystalline phosphoric acid has a hydrogen-bonded layer structure in which each molecule is attached to 6 others. Impure phosphoric acid has its main application in fertilisers, and also in the synthesis of pure phosphoric acid. In turn pure phosphoric acid is used in food, detergents, pharmaceuticals and metal treatment (e.g. pickling, cleaning, rust-proofing, polishing). Car bodies and electrical appliances are all protected against rust and blistering by the presence of a phosphatised undercoat. Phosphoric acid is used in the production of activated carbon, and may be used in soft drinks to give a sour taste.
E338 - Phosphoric acid: Food acid, derived from phosphate ore; used in cheese products; no known adverse effects.
Food Reactions - Food Intolerance, Allergy & Adverse Reactions
Orthophosphoric acid
phosphoric(V) acid
White phosphoric acid
Collection of sources used to create this food additive summary.
| Source |
|---|
| Codex Alimentarius |
| Food Standards Australia New Zealand |
| JECFA (Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives) |
| UK Food Guide |
| UK Food Standards Agency |
| U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
Lists the U.S. CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) registry number and EINECS (European INventory of Existing Commercial chemical Substances) numbers when known.
| Supplier | Country | |
|---|---|---|
 | Consolidated Chemical Company | Australia |
 | Quantum Chemicals Pty Ltd | Australia |
 | Sinca Industries (Chemicals) Australia Pty Ltd | Australia |
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