Comparing E341III - Tricalcium phosphate vs E341II - Dicalcium phosphate
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Popular questions
Is tricalcium phosphate gluten free?
Yes—it's a mineral (calcium phosphate) and contains no gluten; any gluten risk would come from other ingredients or cross-contact during manufacturing.
Is tricalcium phosphate safe?
Yes—it's widely approved for use in foods (GRAS in the U.S., EU‑permitted) and typical dietary exposure is considered safe. People with kidney disease or on phosphate‑restricted diets may need to limit phosphate additives.
Is tricalcium phosphate bad for you?
Not at normal food levels. Very high intakes of phosphate additives can be a concern for those with kidney disease and may affect mineral balance.
Is tricalcium phosphate safe in body powder?
Generally yes—it's used as an inert absorbent/anti‑caking agent in cosmetics and body powders. As with any fine powder, avoid inhalation and keep it away from infants’ faces.
What is tricalcium phosphate in baby powder?
A mineral absorbent/anti‑caking agent that helps the powder flow and keep skin dry, sometimes used as a talc alternative.
What is dicalcium phosphate used for?
In foods, it’s used as an anti-caking agent in powders, a stabiliser/thickener and firming agent, an acidity regulator, and as a source of calcium and phosphorus; it’s also a common tablet excipient in supplements.
Is dicalcium phosphate safe for dogs?
Yes—when included at appropriate levels in complete pet foods it’s generally safe as a calcium/phosphorus source; avoid extra supplementation unless advised by a veterinarian, especially for large-breed puppies where mineral imbalance can harm bone development.
Dicalcium phosphate para que sirve?
En alimentos se usa como antiaglomerante en polvos, estabilizante/espesante y agente de firmeza, regulador de acidez y como fuente de calcio y fósforo.
Is dicalcium phosphate safe for kidneys?
At normal food uses it’s considered safe for people with healthy kidneys, but those with chronic kidney disease should limit phosphate additives because excess phosphorus can accumulate; EFSA set a group ADI of 40 mg/kg body weight/day expressed as phosphorus for phosphates.
Is dicalcium phosphate bad for you?
No—within permitted levels it’s considered safe (phosphate additives have an EFSA group ADI of 40 mg/kg bw/day as phosphorus and are generally recognized as safe by regulators), though high phosphate intake may be a concern for people with kidney disease or on phosphorus-restricted diets.