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E542 · INS 542Always animal

Bone phosphate

Common US / international name: bone phosphate

Origin
Phosphate obtained from processed animal bones.
Where it typically appears
Some processed foods and supplements as anticaking or mineral source.
Product groups
Other, Bakery
Source
EU Reg. No 1333/2008 Annex II; Codex CAC/GL 36-1989; Open Food Facts additives taxonomy (ODbL). As of September 1, 2026