Phosphoric Acid Side Effects

by James H. food additives professional

Phosphoric Acid, CAS number 7664-38-2, E number E338, used as acidity regulator, accepted as safe food acidulent in many food products. Phosphoric Acid is a mineral acid manufactured through chemical synthesis, available as Colorless, transparent syrupy liquid or in very light color.

General Side Effects

eficiencies are found almost exclusively in cases of prolonged starvation, alcoholism, anorexia nervosa and diabetic ketoacidosis, a dangerous condition resulting from poor diabetes management.

Suggested Dosage

Ingestion of Phosphoric Acid in large quantity may hurt our health, please follow the guideline of using Phosphoric Acid: MTDI 70 mg/kg bw
* 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 Phosphoric Acid could have any negative effects on these vulnerable groups. It should be safe to use Phosphoric Acid in food for newborns and pregnant. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Phosphoric Acid for long period in food for newborns or pregnant.

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