Phosphoric Acid

E338
Hazard level: Moderate health concern Antioxidant / acidity regulator (E300–399)

What is Phosphoric Acid?

Acidity regulator used in cola drinks. Linked to lower bone density with excessive consumption.

Is Phosphoric Acid safe?

Phosphoric Acid is a moderate health concern — best consumed in moderation.

Score impact: −4 points on the FoodsScan score (FoodsScan scores run 0–100, where 100 is best.)

Found in 165 of 12,846 analysed products in the FoodsScan database.

Regulatory sources: EFSA, FDA

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Also known as

Phosphoric Acid is also known as e338, phosphoric acid, orthophosphoric acid — these all refer to the same ingredient.

phosphoric acid e338 orthophosphoric acid

Where Phosphoric Acid is typically found

Beverages And Beverages Preparations Beverages Carbonated Drinks Artificially Sweetened Beverages Sodas

Related additives

Natural Flavouring Water Carbon Dioxide (E290) Sulphite Ammonia Caramel (E150d) Caffeine Sugar (Sucrose) Acesulfame K (E950) Sodium Citrate (E331) Aspartame (E951) Citric Acid (E330) Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) (E300) Sodium Ascorbate (E301) Calcium Ascorbate (E302) Ascorbyl Palmitate (E304) Tocopherol (Vitamin E) (E306) Alpha-Tocopherol (Synthetic Vitamin E) (E307)

Products containing Phosphoric Acid

Coca-Cola Zero Sugar Zero Caffeine
Coca-Cola Zero Sugar Zero Caffeine 5449000169358
Coca Cola Zero Cofeină Zero Zahăr Zero Calorii
Coca Cola Zero Cofeină Zero Zahăr Zero Calorii 5942321005492
Cola zero
Cola zero 5000112702903
Coca-Cola Zero Sugar Zero Caffeine
Coca-Cola Zero Sugar Zero Caffeine 14984143
Ranch Sos
Ranch Sos 8699118063926
Coca-Cola Zero Sugar Şekersiz Kola
Coca-Cola Zero Sugar Şekersiz Kola 5000112664959
Lou Cola Zero
Lou Cola Zero 5202238120337
Freeway Cola Zero
Freeway Cola Zero 5949026101733
Pepsi cu gust de Zmeură
Pepsi cu gust de Zmeură 5942204008275
Şekersiz kola
Şekersiz kola 8683789554388
Cola zero sugar
Cola zero sugar 5949026105991
Lux Cola
Lux Cola 5202238160579
pop cola free 500ml
pop cola free 500ml 5942328202115
Coca Cola gust de vanilie Original
Coca Cola gust de vanilie Original 5940597033669
pepsi
pepsi 5310043000185
Ranch Sos
Ranch Sos 8683130067796
Soda au cola klc sans sucre
Soda au cola klc sans sucre 5948887000605
Kola
Kola 8683789552513
Co’ala Lime ve Baharat Aromalı Zengin Mineralli Gazlı İçecek
Co’ala Lime ve Baharat Aromalı Zengin Mineralli Gazlı İçecek 8691381000721
Kola turka
Kola turka 8697520105043
Dr pepper
Dr pepper 5940541487302
Choco Croissant
Choco Croissant 7622202257186
PEPSI
PEPSI 5942204005632
Coca Cola Gust de Cireșe Original
Coca Cola Gust de Cireșe Original 5940597033676
Coca Cola Lămâie Verde Original
Coca Cola Lămâie Verde Original 5942321003931
Βίκος Cola
Βίκος Cola 5201946900644
Choco Croissant Vanilla Flavour
Choco Croissant Vanilla Flavour 0762202254222
7days SUPERMAX KAKAO VANILA
7days SUPERMAX KAKAO VANILA 7622202027215
pop cola
pop cola 5942328202177
croissant vanilia flavour milka
croissant vanilia flavour milka 7622202254222
cola zero 1 l
cola zero 1 l 5942321002125
Pepsi zero lamaie
Pepsi zero lamaie 5942204007551
Βίκος Cola
Βίκος Cola 5201946901115
Pepsi Max
Pepsi Max 5942204005694
Pop Cola Botanical
Pop Cola Botanical 5942328202030
Coca Cola Cherry
Coca Cola Cherry 5940597033645
Pepsi 300 ml
Pepsi 300 ml 5942204005618
Frutti Fresh Cola
Frutti Fresh Cola 5942207013917
Coca Cola Zero Zahăr
Coca Cola Zero Zahăr 5942321000121
Cola Cherry
Cola Cherry 5940541539339
Pepsi Twist
Pepsi Twist 5942204005793
Pepsi 1litre
Pepsi 1litre 8690574114795
Băutură răcoritoare carbogazoasă cu aromă de cola
Băutură răcoritoare carbogazoasă cu aromă de cola 5942204005595
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola 5000112664553
Coca Cola
Coca Cola 5000112664478
coca-cola 1 L
coca-cola 1 L 5000112664492
Coca Cola Zero 2l
Coca Cola Zero 2l 5942321000114
Croissant van cacao double
Croissant van cacao double 7622202397370
Double Max
Double Max 7622201392291
Coca cola
Coca cola 5000112672039
Pop Cola Botanical Zero indulcit cu stevie
Pop Cola Botanical Zero indulcit cu stevie 5942328202184
POP COLA CLASSIC
POP COLA CLASSIC 5942328202108
Pepsi Max 0.33
Pepsi Max 0.33 5942204005748
Pop Cola Botanical, Zero, Îndulcit cu Stevia
Pop Cola Botanical, Zero, Îndulcit cu Stevia 5942328202054
Pop Cola
Pop Cola 5942328202061
Pop Cola Zero
Pop Cola Zero 5942328202139
Pop Cola
Pop Cola 5942328202146
PopCola
PopCola 5942328202191
Coca Cola Zero Sugar
Coca Cola Zero Sugar 5000112664904
7days double coconut max
7days double coconut max 7622201392017

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