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Tricalcium Phosphate

What is Tricalcium Phosphate?

Tricalcium phosphate also known as calcium orthophosphate, tertiary calcium phosphate, tribasic calcium phosphate, or bone ash is a calcium salt. [1]

It is found in nature as a rock in Morocco, Israel, Philippines, Egypt, and Kola (Russia) and in smaller quantities in some other countries. The natural form is not completely pure, and there are some other components like sand and lime which can change the composition. [1]

How is Tricalcium Phosphate Used in Food?

Tricalcium phosphate is used in powdered spices as an anti-caking agent. [1]



History

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Other Ingredient Information

Products containing Tricalcium Phosphate


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Source(s) Derived From

 Other Natural Sources, Chemical (Synthetic) Sources

Natural or Artificial?

 Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources)

References
  1. Tricalcium phosphate - Wikipedia

Aliases (Also Known As)


 Calcium Orthophosphate
Calcium Triphosphate
Tertiary Calcium Phosphate
Tri Calcium Phosphate
Tribasic Calcium Phosphate

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  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources)
  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources) & Possibly Unsafe

Revision History

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Ingredient addedUPC Food SearchJanuary 1, 2009 @ 2:14 AM

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