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E383No regulatory flagsIn 1,093 productsTypically vegan

calcium glycerophosphate

Function: Food Additive

E383 is the European food-additive number for calcium glycerophosphate. CALCIUM GLYCERYLPHOSPHATE -or calcium glycerophosphate- is a mineral supplement for Calcium.

Is E383 safe or restricted?

E383 is an approved food additive in the EU and currently carries no special regulatory restrictions in the EU additive register. Forkin classifies it as No regulatory flags 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 E383 vegan or vegetarian?

calcium glycerophosphate (E383) 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 E383?

E383 appears in 1,093 of the 4.7 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in extruded snacks, crackers and chocolate candy.

  • Extruded Snacks115
  • Crackers80
  • Chocolate Candy75
  • Biscuits & Cookies65
  • Cream-Filled Cookies58
  • Protein Powder / Shake33
  • Ice Cream27
  • Cakes21

Often appears alongside

Additives most frequently found in the same ingredient lists as E383 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 E383

What is E383?
E383 is the E-number for calcium glycerophosphate. CALCIUM GLYCERYLPHOSPHATE -or calcium glycerophosphate- is a mineral supplement for Calcium.
Which foods contain E383?
E383 appears in 1,093 of the 4.7 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in extruded snacks, crackers and chocolate candy. Scan any barcode with the Forkin app to see instantly whether a specific product contains it.
Is E383 vegan or vegetarian?
calcium glycerophosphate (E383) 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 E383 safe, and is it banned anywhere?
E383 is an approved food additive in the EU and currently carries no special regulatory restrictions in the EU additive register. Forkin classifies it as "No regulatory flags" 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 E383 — acceptable daily intake (ADI), restrictions by country, vegan/vegetarian status, alternative names, and which products in your scan history contain it. See view pricing.

Related additives (Food Additive)

Regulatory-level classification based on EFSA re-evaluations and exposure assessments, IARC monograph groupings, the EU food additive register (Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008) and mandatory warning labels, ECHA harmonised CLP classifications, FAO/WHO JECFA acceptable-daily-intake reviews, and national measures (US FDA, Health Canada, California OEHHA Proposition 65). Informational only — not medical or dietary advice. See methodology for the rubric.