Tetrapotassium Pyrophosphate Side Effects

Tetrapotassium Pyrophosphate (TKPP), CAS number 7320-34-5, E number E450, used as buffering agent, food emulsifier, dispersing agent and thickening agent. Tetrapotassium Pyrophosphate accepted as safe food emulsifier and thickener in many food products. Tetrapotassium Pyrophosphate is a potassium salt of phosphoric acid manufactured through chemical synthesis, available as WHITE POWDER.

General Side Effects

No significant side effects reported for this food emulsifier and thickener.

Suggested Dosage

Ingestion of food emulsifier in large quantity may hurt our health, please follow the guideline of using Tetrapotassium Pyrophosphate: 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 it could have any negative effects on these vulnerable groups. It should be safe to use Tetrapotassium Pyrophosphate in food for newborns and pregnant. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity for long period in food for newborns or pregnant.

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