Comparing E450V - Tetrapotassium diphosphate vs E450VI - Dicalcium diphosphate

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Overview

E450V - Tetrapotassium diphosphate

Tetrapotassium diphosphate (E450v) is a phosphate salt used to keep foods stable, moist, and evenly mixed. It works as a sequestrant (binds metal ions), emulsifier, stabiliser, and pH buffer, especially in meats, cheeses, and powdered foods. It is approved in many countries when used within set limits and is safe for most people.

E450VI - Dicalcium diphosphate

Dicalcium diphosphate (E450VI) is a calcium salt of pyrophosphate used to control texture, moisture, and rise in many foods. It helps baked goods lift, keeps mixtures stable, and can bind metal ions that might cause off-colors or flavors. It is approved in the EU and considered safe for most people when used as intended.

Synonyms

E450v

Tetrapotassium diphosphate

tetrapotassium pyrophosphate

e450v

E450vi

Dicalcium diphosphate

dicalcium pyrophosphate

e450vi

Functions

emulsifier emulsifying salt sequestrant stabilizer

acidity regulator raising agent sequestrant stabilizer

Origins

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Found in 26 products

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Popular questions

What is tetrapotassium pyrophosphate used for?
It’s used in foods as a sequestrant, stabilizer, and emulsifying salt to bind minerals, control pH, and improve water-holding and texture (e.g., in processed meats/seafood and processed cheese). It’s also used in toothpaste as an anti-tartar agent.
What are the chemical properties of tetrapotassium pyrophosphate?
It’s an inorganic salt (K4P2O7) with the pyrophosphate anion; a white, water‑soluble powder that forms alkaline solutions (about pH 10) and strongly chelates calcium and magnesium. It buffers pH, disperses proteins, and can hydrolyze to orthophosphate under acidic conditions or enzymatic action.
What are the dangers of tetrapotassium 1 - 10 pyrophosphate?
Within permitted food levels, phosphates including tetrapotassium pyrophosphate are considered safe; excessive phosphate or potassium intake may disrupt mineral balance and is a concern for people with kidney disease or on potassium‑restricted diets. Dust or concentrated solutions can irritate eyes, skin, and the respiratory tract due to alkalinity.
What are the dangers of tetrapotassium pyrophosphate?
At approved food-use levels it’s considered safe (phosphates have a group ADI from EFSA); high intakes of phosphates or potassium can affect calcium balance or pose risks for those with kidney disease or hyperkalemia. As a powder/solution it may cause eye, skin, or respiratory irritation.
What is tetrapotassium pyrophosphate in toothpaste?
It’s a tartar-control agent that chelates calcium to inhibit plaque from hardening into calculus, and it helps keep stains dispersed. It also contributes to pH control in the formulation.