Monosodium Phosphate
EATLABEL VERDICT
Caution Required
Daily intake limits or allergy advisory
-10 pts
Overview & Primary Purpose
Acidic monobasic phosphate preventing heat coagulation of milk proteins in evaporated milk.
Official Category: Acidity Regulator & Leavener (산도조절제·팽창제)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
Restricted
Approved acidic phosphate buffer
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United States (FDA)
Approved
FDA GRAS nutrient and buffer
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European Union (EFSA)
Restricted
Regulated under EU phosphate group limit
Commonly Found Foods
Evaporated milkcake premixesenriched cereals
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Sodium citrate
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