BONE PHOSPHATE
Prepared at the 33rd JECFA (1988), published in FNP 38 (1988) and in FNP 52 (1992). Metals and arsenic specifications revised at the 61st JECFA (2003) A group MTDI of 70 mg/kg bw, as phosphorus from all food sources, was established at the 29th JECFA (1985)
SYNONYMS Edible bone phosphate, INS No. 542
DEFINITION A heterogeneous residual mixture of calcium phosphates, principally 3Ca3(PO4)2 ·Ca(OH)2, obtained by the grinding of bones which have been treated with hot water and steam under pressure; may contain unextracted fat and proteins.
Assay Not less than 30% and not more than 40% of Ca, and not less than 32% of P2O5.
DESCRIPTION White to pale cream coloured, odourless powder
FUNCTIONAL USES Emulsifier, moisture retaining agent, sequestrant
