Processing phosphates
Also appears on labels as: sodium tripolyphosphate, sodium acid pyrophosphate, tetrasodium pyrophosphate, sodium hexametaphosphate, sodium triphosphate, monopotassium phosphate
Sodium phosphate salts and bicarbonate used to hold moisture, control pH, and reduce tartar.
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- Where it comes from
- Chemical manufacturing.
- Why it's in the product
- Water retention in wet food, leavening in baked treats, and in dental products, sodium tripolyphosphate binds salivary calcium to slow tartar formation.
- Safety and toxicity
- Safe at the levels used. Total dietary phosphorus is a genuine concern in chronic kidney disease, and that is about the whole diet rather than this specific additive.
- Interactions and who should be careful
- Relevant for pets on a phosphorus-restricted kidney diet.
General reference, not veterinary advice. Dose, breed, and existing conditions change the answer, so talk to your vet before changing what your pet eats. Think we got this wrong? Tell us and we log it publicly.
Found in 45 scored products
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