Dicalcium phosphate

Definition

Dicalcium phosphate is a calcium compound used to fortify foods with calcium and as a firming agent and preservative.

Health considerations

Dicalcium phosphate in food is well tolerated and not associated with any adverse effects.

May be found in

Noodles, breakfast cereal, enriched flour, tinned fruit, tinned vegetables

References

LiveStrong.com
INRFood
ICL Performance Products

Alternative Spellings and Names

Dibasic calcium phosphate, calcium monohydrogen phosphate, calcium hydrogen orthophosphate