Dimagnesium phosphate
Function: Stabilisers
E343II is the European food-additive number for Dimagnesium phosphate, a stabiliser — keeps a food's physical state uniform and stops it separating. Dimagnesium phosphate (E343ii) is a stabiliser used as a food additive.
What is E343II used for?
Dimagnesium phosphate (E343II) is a stabiliser — keeps a food's physical state uniform and stops it separating. It is added during food production for a technological purpose rather than for nutrition. See all Stabilisers (E-numbers).
Is E343II safe or restricted?
E343II 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 E343II vegan or vegetarian?
Dimagnesium phosphate (E343II) 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 E343II?
E343II appears in 233 of the 4.9 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in Protein Powder / Shake, Baby Formula (Powder), and Dietary Supplements.
- Protein Powder / Shake70
- Baby Formula (Powder)39
- Dietary Supplements19
- Toddler Milk10
- Ice Cream9
- Electrolyte / Sports Drink7
- Hot Chocolate / Cocoa Mix4
- Energy Drink4
Often appears alongside
Additives most frequently found in the same ingredient lists as E343II 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 E343II
- What is E343II?
- E343II is the E-number for Dimagnesium phosphate, a stabiliser — keeps a food's physical state uniform and stops it separating. Dimagnesium phosphate (E343ii) is a stabiliser used as a food additive.
- What is E343II used for?
- Dimagnesium phosphate (E343II) is a stabiliser — keeps a food's physical state uniform and stops it separating. 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 E343II?
- E343II appears in 233 of the 4.9 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in Protein Powder / Shake, Baby Formula (Powder), and Dietary Supplements. Scan any barcode with the Forkin app to see instantly whether a specific product contains it.
- Is E343II vegan or vegetarian?
- Dimagnesium phosphate (E343II) 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 E343II safe, and is it banned anywhere?
- E343II 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 E343II — 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.