Comparing E338 - Phosphoric acid vs E150D - Sulphite ammonia caramel
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Is phosphoric acid bad for you?
At permitted food levels it’s considered safe (GRAS in the U.S.; EFSA sets a group ADI for phosphates of 40 mg/kg bw/day as phosphorus). Overconsumption—especially via acidic soft drinks—can contribute to dental enamel erosion, and high phosphate intakes may be a concern for people with kidney disease.
Is phosphoric acid a strong acid?
No—it's a weak, triprotic acid (pKa ≈ 2.15, 7.2, 12.3), though concentrated solutions are corrosive.
What is phosphoric acid used for?
In foods it’s used as an acidulant to add tartness and control pH (e.g., in colas) and as a sequestrant/antioxidant to stabilize color and flavor.
What does phosphoric acid do to the body?
It dissociates into phosphate ions, which are essential for bones and energy metabolism, while the acid load is buffered and excreted. High intakes from acidic drinks can erode tooth enamel, and excess phosphate may be problematic in kidney disease or with low calcium intake.
What is the formula for phosphoric acid?
H3PO4.
E150d how its made?
By controlled heating (caramelization) of food-grade carbohydrates (e.g., glucose syrups or sucrose) in the presence of ammonium and sulfite compounds, yielding a dark, acid-stable, negatively charged Class IV caramel color.
How much is a hinomoto e150d worth?
That refers to a tractor model, not the food additive; E150d (sulphite ammonia caramel) is sold in bulk as a coloring agent, with price per kg varying by supplier, grade, and volume.
How to add additional hydrulics to an hinomoto e150d?
That’s about a tractor and unrelated to the additive; E150d is a caramel color used to tint foods and beverages, not a mechanical component.
What is caramel e150d?
A Class IV caramel color (sulfite-ammonia process) that provides a dark brown color and is stable in acidic drinks like colas, as well as in sauces and beers.
What is caramel e150d derived from?
From plant-based carbohydrates (such as corn, wheat, or sugar beet/cane sugars) processed with ammonium and sulfite compounds; it contains no animal-derived ingredients.