Monopotassium Phosphate Side Effects

by James H. food additives professional

Monopotassium Phosphate , CAS number 7778-77-0, E number E340, used as ferment agent and nutritional supplement, accepted as safe food nutritional supplement in many food products. Monopotassium Phosphate is a potassium salt of phosphoric acid manufactured through chemical synthesis, available as White or colorless crystals.

General Side Effects

Monopotassium phosphate can cause combined potassium and phosphorus intoxication. Potassium salts may cause vomiting, nausea, diarrhea and discomfort in the abdominal area.

Suggested Dosage

As Monopotassium 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 Monopotassium 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 Monopotassium Phosphate could have any negative effects on these vulnerable groups. It should be safe to use Monopotassium Phosphate in food for newborns and pregnant. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Monopotassium Phosphate for long period in food for newborns or pregnant.

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