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E-number E452 · Emulsifiers & thickeners
Polyphosphates
Halal
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- Plain-language explanation
- E452, or polyphosphates, are salts used as food additives to retain moisture and improve texture in processed foods like seafood and meats. They are typically made from mined phosphate rock, which is a naturally occurring mineral, and are considered halal. However, if they are produced using animal-derived enzymes or processed on equipment that handles non-halal ingredients, their halal status could be questionable, so certification is recommended.