Polyphosphates (E452)
Updated October 2, 2026
Polyphosphates (E452) is a food additive in the “emulsifiers & thickeners” group. It appears in 11,279 products in our database, 5,250 of them sold in the US.
Quick facts
- Also known as
- E452
- E-number
- E452
- Function
- Emulsifiers & thickeners
- Found in
- 11,279 products (5,250 sold in the US)
Foods that commonly contain Polyphosphates
Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes Polyphosphates.
Popular products with Polyphosphates
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a NOVA 4 Polyphosphates-free alternatives
Popular products from the same categories that don't list Polyphosphates and score Nutri-Score A–C.
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a NOVA 4 How to spot Polyphosphates on a label
Look for any of these names in the ingredient list:
Related additives
Frequently asked questions
What foods contain Polyphosphates?
In our database, Polyphosphates most often appears in frozen seafood, cheeses, frozen foods and seafood.
How many products contain Polyphosphates?
11,279 published products on Foodmetria list Polyphosphates, including 5,250 sold in the United States. Counts come from ingredient lists in Open Food Facts and update daily.
Product data: Open Food Facts (ODbL), updated daily. Additive information is for general education and is not medical advice. Always check the package label. Our methodology.