Sodium Polyphosphates
Sodium polyphosphates may help improve texture, retain moisture and prevent clumping in foods. It can also serve as a nutrient supplement.
Found In
- Baked goods
- Beverages
- Cheeses
- Processed meats
- Seafood
- Baked goods
- Beverages
- Cheeses
- Processed meats
- Seafood
Also Known As
- E452
- Metaphosphoric Acid, Sodium Salt
- Sodium Metaphosphate
- Sodium Metapolyphosphate
- Sodium Polyphosphate
- Sodium Polymetaphosphate
- E452
- Metaphosphoric Acid, Sodium Salt
- Sodium Metaphosphate
- Sodium Metapolyphosphate
- Sodium Polyphosphate
- Sodium Polymetaphosphate
The Beverage Bottom Line
Sodium polyphosphates are authorized for use in the U.S., Europe and Canada.
This ingredient may have authorizations in countries not included on this site.
Sodium polyphosphates are authorized for use in the U.S., Europe and Canada.
This ingredient may have authorizations in countries not included on this site.
International Assessments and Authorizations
FDA U.S. Food And Drug Administration
Generally recognized as safe for intended uses. (GRAS, GRAS FDA-Notified)
Information about its use as sequestrant, sequestrant, nutrient.
In 2010, FDA issued no objections to a GRAS notice on sodium potassium hexametaphosphate.
In 2006, dietary reference intakes for phosphorus were reviewed by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine.
In 1975, the health aspects of phosphates as food ingredients were evaluated.
FDA describes nutrition facts labeling requirements.
Learn more →EFSA European Food Safety Authority
JECFA Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives
Safe for intended uses.
Learn more →Health Canada
Safe for intended uses.
Learn more →This page was last updated on 6/30/2025