Disodium Phosphate
EATLABEL VERDICT
Caution Required
Daily intake limits or allergy advisory
-10 pts
Overview & Primary Purpose
Dibasic phosphate accelerating instant pudding gelation and keeping melted cheese smooth and unified.
Official Category: Acidity Regulator & Leavener (산도조절제·팽창제)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
Approved
Approved cheese melting salt and pudding gelling aid
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United States (FDA)
Approved
FDA GRAS processed cheese emulsifier
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European Union (EFSA)
Restricted
Monitored under phosphate group ADI
Commonly Found Foods
Instant cook-and-serve puddingsAmerican sliced cheesecream soups
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Trisodium citrate
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