Monoammonium phosphate
Learn what Monoammonium phosphate (E1410) is, why it's added to food, whether it's safe, and which products contain it.
Low concernWhat is Monoammonium phosphate?
A food additive used as an agglomeration agent, thickener, stabilizer, emulsifier, and support substance for other additives. It is a so-called 'modified starch', meaning it is starch subjected to a chemical process to improve and adapt its properties to specific requirements, such as increasing stability at very high or low temperatures, in acidic or alkaline environments, extending or shortening coagulation or gelling time, ability to coagulate at low temperatures, texture modification, etc. Modified starch has a greater capacity to absorb water, partially replace fats, and form emulsions. It is used in dairy, meat, egg, fat, cereal-based products, confectionery, bakery, patisserie, fruit and vegetable preserves, sauces, condiments, concentrated soups, creams, puddings, various desserts, and flavored alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
Why is Monoammonium phosphate added to food?
Monoammonium phosphate (E1410) is a anti-caking agent commonly found in: Cereals, confectionery products, fruit preserves.
Permitted quantity: There is no limit on the daily intake.
Is Monoammonium phosphate safe?
Low concern
It does not produce side effects when used in the amounts allowed in food.
Is Monoammonium phosphate banned anywhere?
✓ Not currently banned in the EU or known to be restricted in other countries.
Is Monoammonium phosphate okay for kids?
It is also used in a quantity of 50g/l in weaning foods intended for infants and young children.
Common foods that contain Monoammonium phosphate
- Cereals
- confectionery products
- fruit preserves
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How to spot Monoammonium phosphate on labels
Look for any of these names in the ingredients list:
- E1410
- Monoammonium phosphate
Common misspellings to watch for:
- monoammonlum phosphate
- monoammonium phosdhate
- monoammonium dhosphate
- monoammonium pho$phate
- monodmmonium phosphate
- monoammonium phosphate
- monoammonium phosphdte
Better alternatives
• May cause allergic reactions in people sensitive to starch. • Excessive consumption may cause gastrointestinal discomfort, such as bloating, cramps, or diarrhea. • People with kidney or liver conditions should avoid consuming this ingredient in large quantities.
Also known as
- monoammonlum phosphate
- monoammonium phosdhate
- monoammonium dhosphate
- monoammonium pho$phate
- monodmmonium phosphate
- monoammonium phosphate
- monoammonium phosphdte
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Frequently asked questions about Monoammonium phosphate
- Is Monoammonium phosphate safe to eat?
- It does not produce side effects when used in the amounts allowed in food.
- Is Monoammonium phosphate banned anywhere?
- Monoammonium phosphate is not currently banned in the EU or known to be restricted in other countries.
- Is Monoammonium phosphate safe for children?
- It is also used in a quantity of 50g/l in weaning foods intended for infants and young children.
- How do I spot Monoammonium phosphate on a food label?
- Look for E1410, Monoammonium phosphate in the ingredients list. It may also appear as: monoammonlum phosphate, monoammonium phosdhate, monoammonium dhosphate.
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