E452 - Polyphosphates Group: Emulsifiers & Stabilisers Description: can alter the metabolytical activity in humans; in addition to modified starch, they may cause calcification of the pelvic region in rats; they intensify the activity of heavy metals making them easier to cross the intestine wall; they may contain a lot of impurities; in Japan, a group of children were intoxicated with arsine as impurity of ortophosphate used in food Animal origin: No Warning: May cause calcification of the pelvic region in rats, intensify the activity of heavy metals << Back to: Emulsifiers & Stabilisers << Back to: Main page