Calcium phosphates (E341) can be derived from a number or sources. 341 (i) - Calcium dihydrogen phosphate; 341 (ii) - Calcium hydrogen phosphate; 341 (iii) - Tricalcium phosphate. Calcium phosphate is used in baking as a raising agent. It is also used in cheese products.
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| Country | Status | Matched Term |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Approved | Calcium phosphate (mono-); Calcium phosphate (mono-, di-); Calcium phosphate (mono-, di, or tribasic |
| European Union | Approved | Calcium phosphates |
| Australia and New Zealand | Approved | Calcium phosphate, dibasic or calcium hydrogen phosphate |
| Austria | Approved | Calcium phosphates |
| Belgium | Approved | Calcium phosphates |
| Bulgaria | Approved | Calcium phosphates |
| Cyprus | Approved | Calcium phosphates |
| Czech Republic | Approved | Calcium phosphates |
| Denmark | Approved | Calcium phosphates |
| Estonia | Approved | Calcium phosphates |
| Finland | Approved | Calcium phosphates |
| France | Approved | Calcium phosphates |
| Germany | Approved | Calcium phosphates |
| Greece | Approved | Calcium phosphates |
| Hungary | Approved | Calcium phosphates |
| Ireland | Approved | Calcium phosphates |
| Italy | Approved | Calcium phosphates |
| Latvia | Approved | Calcium phosphates |
| Lithuania | Approved | Calcium phosphates |
| Luxembourg | Approved | Calcium phosphates |
| Malta | Approved | Calcium phosphates |
| Netherlands | Approved | Calcium phosphates |
| Poland | Approved | Calcium phosphates |
| Portugal | Approved | Calcium phosphates |
| Romania | Approved | Calcium phosphates |
| Slovakia | Approved | Calcium phosphates |
| Slovenia | Approved | Calcium phosphates |
| Spain | Approved | Calcium phosphates |
| Sweden | Approved | Calcium phosphates |
| United Kingdom | Approved | Calcium phosphates |
| Australia | Approved | Calcium phosphate, dibasic or calcium hydrogen phosphate |
| New Zealand | Approved | Calcium phosphate, dibasic or calcium hydrogen phosphate |
| Philippines | Matching Terms Not Found | |
| Canada | Approved | Calcium Phosphate Tribasic |
E341 - Calcium phosphates: Phosphoric Acid and its Salts Phosphate in Europe is also obtained from animal bones. So please the check the source of phosphate. "Suitable for Vegetarian" label on food package indicates that it is obtained from from mineral." In USA it is obtained from minerals and it is Halal.
E341 - Calcium phosphates: Phosphoric Acid and its Salts Phosphate in Europe is also obtained from animal bones. So please the check the source of phosphate. "Suitable for Vegetarian" label on food package indicates that it is obtained from from mineral." In USA it is obtained from minerals and it is Halal.
E341 - Calcium phosphates: Phosphoric Acid and its Salts Phosphate in Europe is also obtained from animal bones. So please the check the source of phosphate. "Suitable for Vegetarian" label on food package indicates that it is obtained from from mineral." In USA it is obtained from minerals and it is Halal.
E341 - Calcium phosphates: Mineral salt found in rocks and bones; used in medicines as an antacid and polishing agent in enamels
E341 - Calcium phosphates: Digestive disorders.
Dibasic
Calcium Hydrogen Phosphate
Calcium Phosphate Tribasic
Tricalcium bis(orthophosphate)
Collection of sources used to create this food additive summary.
| Source |
|---|
| Codex Alimentarius |
| Food Standards Australia New Zealand |
| UK Food Standards Agency |
| U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Wikipedia |
Lists the U.S. CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) registry number and EINECS (European INventory of Existing Commercial chemical Substances) numbers when known.
| Supplier | Country | |
|---|---|---|
 | Bronson and Jacobs PTY. Limited | Australia |
 | Sherratt Ingredients | Australia |
 | Hawkins Watts | Australia and New Zealand |
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