Sodium Triphosphate (STPP)
EATLABEL VERDICT
High Risk
Regulatory scrutiny or health hazard identified
-16 pts
Overview & Primary Purpose
Water-binding polyphosphate used to artificially plump frozen shrimp and chicken; taxes renal function and cardiovascular health.
Official Category: Acidity Regulator & Leavener (산도조절제·팽창제)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
Approved
Approved moisture-binding phosphate
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United States (FDA)
Approved
FDA approved seafood soaking phosphate
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European Union (EFSA)
수분 흡수 눈속임 규제
EU regulated against deceptive weight plumping
Commonly Found Foods
Frozen glazed shrimpprocessed chicken breastsdeli meatscrab sticks
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Sea salt brine✓ Alginate glaze
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