Disodium phosphate
Function: Emulsifiers
E339II is the European food-additive number for Disodium phosphate, an emulsifier — helps ingredients that normally separate, like oil and water, stay mixed. DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, or sodium hydrogen phosphate, or sodium phosphate dibasic, is the inorganic compound with the formula Na2HPO4.
What is E339II used for?
Disodium phosphate (E339II) is an emulsifier — helps ingredients that normally separate, like oil and water, stay mixed. It is added during food production for a technological purpose rather than for nutrition. See all Emulsifiers (E-numbers).
Is E339II safe or restricted?
E339II faces restrictions under EU rules on how, where, or in what quantities it may be used. Forkin classifies it as “Restricted use” and does not make health claims. See the methodology for how regulatory levels are assigned, or the guide to how EU additives are approved, re-evaluated and banned.
Is E339II vegan or vegetarian?
Disodium phosphate (E339II) is typically produced from plant, mineral, or synthetic sources, so it is generally suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
The production source can vary between manufacturers — the Forkin app shows product-specific vegan and vegetarian signals where available, based on ingredient and label data. Always read the label for allergens.
Which foods contain E339II?
E339II appears in 10,292 of the 4.9 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in Cakes, Potato Chips, and Ice Cream.
- Cakes435
- Potato Chips252
- Ice Cream246
- Corn Snacks219
- Prepared Pasta Meals217
- Chocolate Candy213
- Soup211
- Meat Alternatives209
Often appears alongside
Additives most frequently found in the same ingredient lists as E339II across the catalogue.
Counts reflect Forkin's independently enriched product catalogue and update as new products are added — they are not a market-share statistic.
Frequently asked questions about E339II
- What is E339II?
- E339II is the E-number for Disodium phosphate, an emulsifier — helps ingredients that normally separate, like oil and water, stay mixed. DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, or sodium hydrogen phosphate, or sodium phosphate dibasic, is the inorganic compound with the formula Na2HPO4.
- What is E339II used for?
- Disodium phosphate (E339II) is an emulsifier — helps ingredients that normally separate, like oil and water, stay mixed. Manufacturers add it during processing rather than for nutrition. The Forkin app shows which products in your scan history actually contain it.
- Which foods contain E339II?
- E339II appears in 10,292 of the 4.9 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in Cakes, Potato Chips, and Ice Cream. Scan any barcode with the Forkin app to see instantly whether a specific product contains it.
- Is E339II vegan or vegetarian?
- Disodium phosphate (E339II) is typically produced from plant, mineral, or synthetic sources, so it is generally suitable for vegans and vegetarians. The Forkin app shows product-specific vegan and vegetarian signals where available, based on ingredient and label data, since the source can vary between manufacturers.
- Is E339II safe, and is it banned anywhere?
- E339II faces restrictions under EU rules on how, where, or in what quantities it may be used. Forkin classifies it as ‘Restricted use’ and does not make health claims — see the methodology page for how regulatory levels are assigned, and the Forkin app for the full profile, including acceptable daily intake (ADI) and restrictions by country.
See the full profile in Forkin
The Forkin app surfaces the full regulatory profile of E339II — acceptable daily intake (ADI), restrictions by country, vegan and vegetarian status, alternative names, and which products in your scan history contain it. See view pricing.