Monocalcium phosphate
Function: Emulsifier
E341I is the European food-additive number for Monocalcium phosphate, an emulsifier — helps ingredients that normally separate, like oil and water, stay mixed. Monocalcium phosphate (E341i) is an emulsifier used as a food additive.
What is E341I used for?
Monocalcium phosphate (E341I) 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 E341I safe or restricted?
E341I 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 E341I vegan or vegetarian?
Monocalcium phosphate (E341I) 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 the verified vegan and vegetarian status per product. Always read the label for allergens.
Which foods contain E341I?
E341I appears in 19,499 of the 4.6 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in cakes, cake mixes and extruded snacks.
- Cakes2,270
- Cake Mixes1,133
- Extruded Snacks831
- Crackers804
- Pancake & Waffle Mixes658
- Pastry480
- Tortilla / Wrap440
- Bread Rolls / Buns417
Often appears alongside
Additives most frequently found in the same ingredient lists as E341I 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 E341I
- What is E341I?
- E341I is the E-number for Monocalcium phosphate, an emulsifier — helps ingredients that normally separate, like oil and water, stay mixed. Monocalcium phosphate (E341i) is an emulsifier used as a food additive.
- What is E341I used for?
- Monocalcium phosphate (E341I) 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 E341I?
- E341I appears in 19,499 of the 4.6 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in cakes, cake mixes and extruded snacks. Scan any barcode with the Forkin app to see instantly whether a specific product contains it.
- Is E341I vegan or vegetarian?
- Monocalcium phosphate (E341I) is typically produced from plant, mineral, or synthetic sources, so it is generally suitable for vegans and vegetarians. The Forkin app shows the verified vegan and vegetarian status per product, since the source can vary between manufacturers.
- Is E341I safe, and is it banned anywhere?
- E341I 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 E341I — acceptable daily intake (ADI), restrictions by country, vegan/vegetarian status, alternative names, and which products in your scan history contain it. See how Forkin compares to other scanners or view pricing.