Monocalcium Phosphate Side Effects
by James H. food additives professionalMonocalcium Phosphate, CAS# 7758-23-8, is a chemical compound manufactured through chemical synthesis, available as White granular or powder. Monocalcium Phosphate is widely used as food supplements. It is widely accepted as safe food additive in many countries.
General Side Effects
No significant side effects reported. Prolonged using of phosphate salts may upset the balance of phosphates and other chemicals in the body. High blood phosphate level may lead to several side effects:
- Development of renal disease.
- Damages blood vessels.
- Induces aging processes.
Suggested Dosage
Ingestion of Monocalcium Phosphate in large quantity may hurt our health,
please follow the guideline of using Monocalcium Phosphate: MTDI 70 mg/kg body
weight (as P)
* ADI: Acceptable Daily Intake
* MTDI: maximum tolerable daily intake
* Data source: JECFA Database of WHO
Special Groups Precaution
Special groups refer to newborns, children, pregnant and any other
applicable vulnerable groups.
There is no evidence that Monocalcium Phosphate could have any negative effects
on these vulnerable groups. It should be safe to use Monocalcium Phosphate in
food for newborns and pregnant. However, we still recommend consumers to
consult professionals before using large quantity of Monocalcium Phosphate for long
period in food for newborns or pregnant.
GRAS Affirmation: Yes
Generally recognized as safe(GRAS) is a FDA designation that a specific substance or ingredient is generally considered safe by experts, and so is exempted from the usual Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) food additive tolerance requirements. Monocalcium Phosphate is considered safe by FDA according to existing data and granted GRAS status.
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