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Food additives data book - wordpres

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everages; decreases loss of carbonation in beverages; precipitates casein beta-lactoglobulin in milk<br />

(stabiliser effect); decreases turbidity in wines/ciders/vinegars<br />

ALTERNATIVES: EDTA (ethylenediaminetetraacetate); citrates; phosphates<br />

TECHNOLOGY OF USE IN FOODS: Store in air-tight containers; extremely hygroscopic, protect from moisture. Avoid strong oxidising<br />

agents; avoid high heat. 1% solution = pH 10<br />

FOOD SAFETY ISSUES: Dust may be irritating to skin and eyes and mucous membranes<br />

LEGISLATION: USA: UK and EUROPE:<br />

FDA – GRAS sequestrant – miscellaneous 2000 ppm in canned milk<br />

food additive.<br />

5% of phosphate in pickles; in food starches, CANADA:<br />

0.4% of calculated phosphates; 0.5% in total 2000 ppm in raw meat products;<br />

poultry product 5000 ppm in frozen fish<br />

AUSTRALIA/PACIFIC RIM:<br />

Japan: GMP<br />

REFERENCE: VanWaser, J. R. (1958) Phosphorus and its Components, Volume 1. Interscience, New York,<br />

pp. 601–800.<br />

Sodium polyphosphate 853

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