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Is Triphosphates vegan?

Triphosphates

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Triphosphates (E451) are salts of triphosphoric acid, commonly used as food additives for water retention, emulsification, and as sequestrants. They include pentasodium triphosphate and pentapotassium triphosphate.

Also known as Pentapotassium triphosphate, Pentasodium triphosphate, Sodium tripolyphosphate, STPP, Tripolyphosphates
INCI name Triphosphates
E number E451
INS number 451
EC number 231-838-7
CosIng ID 36486
Last reviewed 22 April 2026

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