Potassium Polymetaphosphate Approved As A Food Additive

By CnAgri2013-11-12 14:02:01 Print

The Ministry of Health has recently issued a notice, notifying that potassium polymetaphosphate has been approved to be used as a kind of food additive. The product functions as a water preservative substance, swelling agent, acidity regulator, stabilizer, coagulator, anti-caking agent, etc. It is derived by means of dehydration and polymerization with food-grade monopotassium phosphate as raw material. Its dosage and scope of application must be in line with the State Criteria of the Use of Food Additive.


From "China Food Additives Market Monthly Report"