Foods Containing E542 (Bone Phosphate)
E542 (Bone Phosphate) is bone phosphate extracted from animal bones — used as an anti-caking agent in some dried products. Here are the foods where you'll find it on the label.
Common foods that contain E542
- table salt
- icing sugar
- dried soups
- baking powder
- powdered drinks
- seasoning mixes
In the UK and EU, E542 must be declared either as "E542" or as "Bone Phosphate" in the ingredients list.
Is E542 safe?
EFSA has reviewed E542 and considers it safe for human consumption at the levels used in food. No credible evidence links Bone Phosphate to harm at normal dietary intakes.
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Data: Open Food Facts (ODbL) · EFSA