E343 - Magnesium Phosphates

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Characteristic: The food additive E 343 is an odorless white crystalline powder, obtained by the reaction of phosphoric acid with magnesium carbonates and hydroxides. His allowable living room

Characteristic

Food additive E 343 is an odorless white crystalline powder obtained by reacting phosphoric acid with magnesium carbonates and hydroxides. Its permissible daily dose in the body should not exceed 70 mg / kg. It is used in flour and bread to improve their quality, in special drinks (for example, for athletes), which are artificially mineralized and do not contain alcohol; in products with milk and dry matter below 28%; in all types of ice cream (butter, milk); concentrated milk with dry matter up to 1.5 g / kg; minced fish; immature cheeses; milk-based chocolate drinks; Pasta; herbal and other types of tea; in all types of cream and similar products containing vegetable fats; margarines for sandwiches; confectionery containing sugar; sauces - up to 5 mg / kg.

Use

The addition of magnesium phosphate is sometimes used as an anti-caking agent in dry dairy products, as well as a consistency stabilizer, thickener, emulsifier, binder.

Impact on humans

E 343 can lead to blood pressure disorders and gastrointestinal disorders. The substance is banned for use because it has not passed or is in the process of passing the necessary tests and research.

E343 - Magnesium Phosphates

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Characteristic

Use

Impact on humans

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