E338 — Phosphoric acid · page 59
E338 (Phosphoric acid) appears in the ingredient lists of 4,186 products sold in the United States. Function: antioxidant, sequestrant.
Nutri-Score
3,678 rated products
Median values
| Calories | 155 kcal |
| Sugars | 5.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.7 g |
| Salt | 0.23 g |
Categories
- Sodas619
- Cakes230
- Iced teas210
- Breads116
- Diet cola soft drink107
- Frozen desserts93
- Frozen foods92
- Snacks87
Status in the United States (FDA)
Listed in the FDA inventory “Substances Added to Food”, with the regulations 21 CFR 73.85, 73.275, 182.1073.
Technical effects listed by the FDA: antimicrobial agent, flavor enhancer, flavoring agent or adjuvant, fumigant, malting or fermenting aid, non-nutritive sweetener, ph control agent, sequestrant
The inventory is a partial list, and a listing is not an FDA approval of every use; the regulations set the permitted uses.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Substances Added to Food (updated 9/8/2026), public domain · CAS 7664-38-2 via Wikidata (CC0)
Products
4,186 products, most viewed first · page 59 of 88.
Source: Open Food Facts export of 23 October 2026, ODbL, and USDA FoodData Central, April 2026 release, CC0 · Shelfpedia calculations (medians, distributions).