Monopotassium Phosphate, CAS# 7778-77-0, is a potassium salt of phosphoric acid manufactured through chemical synthesis, available as White or colorless crystals. Monopotassium Phosphate is widely used as ferment agent and nutritional supplement. It is affirmed by US FDA as GRAS(generally recognized as safe) and widely accepted as safe food additive in many countries with E number E340.
Monopotassium phosphate can cause combined potassium and phosphorus intoxication. Potassium salts may cause vomiting, nausea, diarrhea and discomfort in the abdominal area.
As Monopotassium Phosphate is widely known as safe, there is no limit on dosage of intake. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Monopotassium Phosphate for long period.
Special groups refer to newborns, children, pregnant and any other applicable vulnerable groups.
There is no evidence that Monopotassium Phosphate could have any negative effects on these vulnerable groups. It should be safe to use Monopotassium Phosphate in food for newborns and pregnant. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Monopotassium Phosphate for long period in food for newborns or pregnant.
Generally recognized as safe(GRAS) is a FDA designation that a specific substance or ingredient is generally considered safe by experts, and so is exempted from the usual Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) food additive tolerance requirements. Monopotassium Phosphate is considered safe by FDA according to existing data and granted GRAS status.
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