Calcium phosphates (E341) – what are they?
Calcium phosphates are salts of phosphoric acid, available in the form of three different compounds: monocalcium phosphate, dicalcium phosphate and tricalcium phosphate.
Properties of calcium phosphates
They are white, crystalline substances, soluble in water to a limited extent.
Uses of calcium phosphates
They are used as anti-caking agents and improvers in the food industry.
Where to buy calcium phosphates?
Calcium phosphates can be purchased from chemical stores, food commodity wholesalers and online stores.
Calcium phosphates and their functions in food
They act as anti-caking agents, preventing ingredients from sticking together in food products such as cheese and confectionery.
