Comparing E451 - Triphosphates vs E452VI - Sodium tripolyphosphate
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What is adenosine triphosphate?
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is a biological energy-carrying molecule and not the food additive E451; E451 refers to inorganic triphosphates (e.g., sodium tripolyphosphate) used in foods as sequestrants and stabilisers.
What is sodium triphosphate?
Sodium triphosphate (sodium tripolyphosphate, STPP; Na5P3O10) is the E451 additive—an inorganic triphosphate used to bind metal ions, retain moisture, and improve texture in foods.
Which of the following statements about inositol triphosphate is false?
It’s false to claim that inositol triphosphate is E451 or used as a food additive; E451 is inorganic tripolyphosphate salts (e.g., STPP), not the cellular messenger IP3.
What are nucleoside triphosphates?
Nucleoside triphosphates (e.g., ATP, GTP) are biological building blocks of nucleic acids and energy carriers, not the E451 additive; E451 comprises inorganic triphosphate salts used as sequestrants and stabilisers in foods.
Is sodium tripolyphosphate bad for you?
Not at the low levels used in foods; regulators consider it acceptable within set limits, though very high intakes of phosphate additives may be a concern—especially for people with kidney disease or those advised to limit phosphorus.
What is sodium tripolyphosphate used for?
It’s added as a sequestrant and stabilizer to improve water retention, texture, and juiciness—commonly in seafood, meats, and poultry—and also helps emulsify and reduce drip loss.
How to remove sodium tripolyphosphate from fish?
You can reduce surface residues by rinsing and briefly soaking the fish in cold water (e.g., 10–20 minutes with water changes), but once absorbed it can’t be fully removed; choosing phosphate‑free products is the only way to avoid it entirely.
How to remove sodium tripolyphosphate from shrimp?
Rinse and soak the shrimp in cold water for 10–20 minutes (changing the water) to wash off some surface STPP, then drain and pat dry, but be aware that absorbed phosphate cannot be completely removed.
Is sodium tripolyphosphate safe?
Yes—when used within legal limits set by authorities like EFSA and FDA; EFSA has a group ADI for phosphates of 40 mg/kg body weight per day (as phosphorus), and people with kidney disease should limit intake of phosphate additives.