Tricalcium Phosphate Side Effects

by James H. food additives professional

Tricalcium Phosphate, CAS number 7758-87-4, E number E341, used as nutrition supplements and anticaking agent. Tricalcium Phosphate accepted as safe food additive in many food products. Tricalcium Phosphate is a calcium salt of phosphoric acid manufactured through chemical synthesis, available as WHITE POWDER.

General Side Effects

contact with the substance directly has led to reports of nausea, a loss of appetite, vomiting, constipation, dry mouth and increased thirst and urination.

Suggested Dosage

As Tricalcium Phosphate is widely known as safe, there is no limit on dosage of intake. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Tricalcium Phosphate for long period.
* 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 Tricalcium Phosphate could have any negative effects on these vulnerable groups. It should be safe to use Tricalcium Phosphate in food for newborns and pregnant. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Tricalcium Phosphate for long period in food for newborns or pregnant.

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