Is Tricalcium Phosphate vegan?

Tricalcium Phosphate

Vegan

Tricalcium phosphate (calcium phosphate tribasic) is an inorganic calcium salt of phosphoric acid, consisting of a mixture of calcium phosphates. It is used as an anticaking agent, calcium supplement, and food additive, and is commercially produced primarily from mineral phosphate rock sources.

Also known as Calcium Orthophosphate, Calcium Phosphate Tribasic, Hydroxyapatite, TCP
E number E341
CAS number 7758-87-4
EC number 231-840-8
Last reviewed 16 April 2026

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