Is e540 the same as Dicalcium Diphosphate?

Yes — e540 and Dicalcium Diphosphate refer to the same ingredient in our catalogue.

Is е540 the same as Dicalcium Diphosphate?

Yes — е540 and Dicalcium Diphosphate refer to the same ingredient in our catalogue.

Is дикалциев дифосфат the same as Dicalcium Diphosphate?

Yes — дикалциев дифосфат and Dicalcium Diphosphate refer to the same ingredient in our catalogue.

Is дикалциев пирофосфат the same as Dicalcium Diphosphate?

Yes — дикалциев пирофосфат and Dicalcium Diphosphate refer to the same ingredient in our catalogue.

Dicalcium Diphosphate

E540

Hazard level: Moderate health concern Acidity regulator / anti-caking agent (E500–599)

What is Dicalcium Diphosphate?

A calcium salt of diphosphoric acid used as an emulsifying salt and stabilizer, especially in processed cheese.

Is Dicalcium Diphosphate safe?

Dicalcium Diphosphate is a moderate health concern — best consumed in moderation.

Score impact: −3 points on the FoodsScan score (FoodsScan scores run 0–100, where 100 is best.)

Found in 1 of 10,096 analysed products in the FoodsScan database.

Regulatory sources: EFSA

Also known as

Dicalcium Diphosphate is also known as e540, е540, дикалциев дифосфат, дикалциев пирофосфат, dicalcium diphosphate — these all refer to the same ingredient.

dicalcium diphosphate dicalcium pyrophosphate e540 дикалциев дифосфат дикалциев пирофосфат е540

Related additives

Citric Acid (E330) Acetylated Distarch Adipate (E1422) Beta-Carotene (E160a) Salt (Sodium Chloride) Butter (Dairy Fat) Water Cheese Sodium Citrate (E331) Sodium Phosphate (E339) Polyphosphates (E452) Sodium Carbonates (Baking Soda) (E500) Potassium Carbonate (E501) Ammonium Carbonates (E503) Magnesium Carbonate (E504) Ammonium Chloride (E506) Potassium Chloride (E508)

Products containing Dicalcium Diphosphate

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