Sodium Hexametaphosphate (SHMP)
EATLABEL VERDICT
High Risk
Regulatory scrutiny or health hazard identified
-16 pts
Overview & Primary Purpose
Highly bioavailable long-chain polyphosphate that rapidly spikes blood phosphate levels, stressing kidney filtering.
Official Category: Acidity Regulator & Leavener (산도조절제·팽창제)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
Approved
Approved chelating polyphosphate
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United States (FDA)
Approved
FDA GRAS beverage clarifier
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European Union (EFSA)
Restricted
EFSA cautionary assessment on high bioavailability
Commonly Found Foods
Canned iced teasfortified watersprocessed cheese spreads
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Citric acid✓ Phytic acid
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