Trisodium Phosphate (TSP)
EATLABEL VERDICT
High Risk
Regulatory scrutiny or health hazard identified
-15 pts
Overview & Primary Purpose
Highly alkaline tribasic phosphate modifying cereal starches for crisp extrusion and antimicrobial meat washing.
Official Category: Acidity Regulator & Leavener (산도조절제·팽창제)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
Approved
Strongly alkaline phosphate regulator
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United States (FDA)
Approved
Used in breakfast cereal extrusion and poultry washing
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European Union (EFSA)
Restricted
Strictly limited in food contact applications
Commonly Found Foods
Extruded breakfast cerealscheese saucessurimi paste
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Sodium bicarbonate✓ Potassium carbonate
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