Calcium phosphates
Function: Acidity Regulator
E341 is the European food-additive number for Calcium phosphates, an acidity regulator — used to control and stabilise the pH of a food. Calcium phosphates (E341) is an emulsifier used as a food additive.
What is E341 used for?
Calcium phosphates (E341) is an acidity regulator — used to control and stabilise the pH of a food. It is added during food production for a technological purpose rather than for nutrition.
Is E341 safe or restricted?
E341 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.
Frequently asked questions about E341
- What is E341?
- E341 is the E-number for Calcium phosphates, an acidity regulator — used to control and stabilise the pH of a food. Calcium phosphates (E341) is an emulsifier used as a food additive.
- What is E341 used for?
- Calcium phosphates (E341) is an acidity regulator — used to control and stabilise the pH of a food. Manufacturers add it during processing rather than for nutrition. The Forkin app shows which products in your scan history actually contain it.
- Is E341 vegan or vegetarian?
- It depends on the source. Many additives can be produced from plant, mineral, or animal-derived raw materials, and the ingredient list rarely states which was used. The Forkin app shows the verified vegan and vegetarian status per product where it's known, instead of a blanket guess.
- Is E341 safe, and is it banned anywhere?
- E341 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 E341 — acceptable daily intake (ADI), restrictions by country, vegan/vegetarian status, alternative names, and which products in your scan history contain it.