Avoid
E542 — Bone phosphate
Anti-caking
E542 (Bone phosphate), a anti-caking, is rated "avoid": worth avoiding. An anti-caking agent made from ground animal bone. Rated with the other phosphates: high phosphate intake across a modern diet is linked to kidney strain and cardiovascular risk, and the additive load is on top of what food naturally contains.
Why it's rated “avoid”
An anti-caking agent made from ground animal bone. Rated with the other phosphates: high phosphate intake across a modern diet is linked to kidney strain and cardiovascular risk, and the additive load is on top of what food naturally contains.
Risk rating: Avoid
Known or suspected to cause harm: a substance EFSA or another regulator has flagged, or one restricted in some jurisdictions. Best kept out of a regular diet.
Frequently asked questions
Is E542 (Bone phosphate) safe?
An anti-caking agent made from ground animal bone. Rated with the other phosphates: high phosphate intake across a modern diet is linked to kidney strain and cardiovascular risk, and the additive load is on top of what food naturally contains.
What are other names for E542?
E542 is also known as bone phosphate, edible bone phosphate.
