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E541 — Sodium aluminium phosphate acidic
فوسفات الألمنيوم والصوديوم الحمضية · Acidity regulator, Emulsifier, Emulsifying salt, Raising agent, Stabilizer, Thickener
Codex GSFA Listed by form
CXS 192-1995, revision 2026
Codex lists this additive by form; each form has its own provisions.
- INS 541(i) — Sodium aluminium phosphate, acidic: Table 1 has provisions for it in 7 food categories, each with its own maximum level.
- INS 541(ii) — Sodium aluminium phosphate, basic: Table 1 has provisions for it in 7 food categories, each with its own maximum level.
European Union Authorised
Regulation (EC) 1333/2008, Annex II, consolidated text of 18.08.2026
Authorised in the EU: entries in 1 food category of Annex II Part E. The level and conditions depend on the category.
United States (FDA) Listed
FDA Substances Added to Food and Color Additive Status (substance level)
Listed for direct use in food (21 CFR 182.1781, 182.90). The conditions of use are in that section.
- INS 541(i) — Listed
- INS 541(ii) — Listed
Substance level only: FDA does not set limits by food category the way Codex and the EU do; conditions of use are in the cited 21 CFR section.
The maximum level depends on the food category. Check this additive for a specific product:
Check E541 by food categoryIn Jordan the Jordanian technical regulations and JFDA decide. Codex, the EU and the US are references for comparison and export, not a substitute for the local decision. FoodCheck Jordan is an independent scientific reference, not affiliated with the Jordan Food and Drug Administration or any regulator.
Sources: Codex CXS 192-1995, General Standard for Food Additives, revision 2026 · Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II, consolidated text 02008R1333-20260818 (EUR-Lex PDF) · FDA Substances Added to Food (last updated 9/8/2026) and Color Additive Status List (last updated 8/14/2026), downloaded 2026-10-21. Data built: 2026-10-21.