Triphosphates (E451)
Updated October 2, 2026
Triphosphates (E451) is a food additive in the “emulsifiers & thickeners” group. It appears in 10,451 products in our database, 214 of them sold in the US.
Quick facts
- Also known as
- E451
- E-number
- E451
- Function
- Emulsifiers & thickeners
- Found in
- 10,451 products (214 sold in the US)
Foods that commonly contain Triphosphates
Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes Triphosphates.
Popular products with Triphosphates
e NOVA 4
NOVA 4
e NOVA 4
d NOVA 4
e NOVA 4
NOVA 4
c NOVA 4
NOVA 4
d NOVA 4
c NOVA 4 Triphosphates-free alternatives
Popular products from the same categories that don't list Triphosphates and score Nutri-Score A–C.
b NOVA 4
c NOVA 4
c NOVA 4
c NOVA 3
c NOVA 4 How to spot Triphosphates on a label
Look for any of these names in the ingredient list:
Related additives
Frequently asked questions
What foods contain Triphosphates?
In our database, Triphosphates most often appears in white hams, sausages, hams and instant noodles.
How many products contain Triphosphates?
10,451 published products on Foodmetria list Triphosphates, including 214 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.