Additive · Emulsifier
E452 — Polyphosphates
E452 (Polyphosphates) appears in the ingredient lists of 5,113 products sold in the United States. Function: emulsifier, humectant, sequestrant, stabilizer, thickener.
5,113products with a complete record
28%rated A or B on Nutri-Score
2.4 gsugars per 100 g (median)
0.74 gsalt per 100 g (median)
Nutri-Score
How rated products spread
A 20%B 9%C 21%D 23%E 28%
4,160 rated products
Median values
Per 100 g, across all 5,113 products
| Calories | 141 kcal |
| Sugars | 2.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.90 g |
| Salt | 0.74 g |
Categories
Most represented
- Frozen seafood689
- Seafood302
- Frozen foods294
- Cakes220
- Simple syrups171
- Iced teas165
- Beverages157
- Cheeses124
Products containing it, by country
Products listing this additive in each country edition of Shelfpedia (Open Food Facts data)
Products
5,113 products, most viewed first · page 1 of 107.
Source: Open Food Facts export of 23 October 2026, ODbL, and USDA FoodData Central, April 2026 release, CC0 · Shelfpedia calculations (medians, distributions).