Dipotassium phosphate
Function: Emulsifiers
E340II is the European food-additive number for Dipotassium phosphate, an emulsifier that helps ingredients that normally separate, like oil and water, stay mixed. Dipotassium phosphate (E340ii) is an emulsifier used as a food additive.
What is E340II used for?
Dipotassium phosphate (E340II) is an emulsifier that helps ingredients that normally separate, like oil and water, stay mixed. It is added during food production for a technological purpose rather than for nutrition. See all Emulsifiers (E-numbers).
Is E340II safe or restricted?
E340II faces restrictions under EU rules on how, where, or in what quantities it may be used. Forkin classifies it as “Restricted use” and does not make health claims. See the methodology for how regulatory levels are assigned, or the guide to how EU additives are approved, re-evaluated and banned.
Is E340II vegan or vegetarian?
Dipotassium phosphate (E340II) is typically produced from plant, mineral, or synthetic sources, so it is generally suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
The production source can vary between manufacturers. The Forkin app shows product-specific vegan and vegetarian signals where available, based on ingredient and label data. Always read the label for allergens.
Which foods contain E340II?
E340II appears in 7,812 of the 5.0 million products in Forkin's catalogue, most often in Protein Powder / Shake, Plant-Based Alternatives, and Hot Chocolate / Cocoa Mix.
- Protein Powder / Shake689
- Plant-Based Alternatives512
- Hot Chocolate / Cocoa Mix414
- Oat Milk406
- Electrolyte / Sports Drink291
- Instant Coffee277
- Powdered Drinks270
- Ground Coffee215
Often appears alongside
Additives most frequently found in the same ingredient lists as E340II across the catalogue.
Counts reflect Forkin's independently enriched product catalogue and update as new products are added. They are not a market-share statistic.
Frequently asked questions about E340II
- What is E340II?
- E340II is the E-number for Dipotassium phosphate, an emulsifier that helps ingredients that normally separate, like oil and water, stay mixed. Dipotassium phosphate (E340ii) is an emulsifier used as a food additive.
- What is E340II used for?
- Dipotassium phosphate (E340II) is an emulsifier that helps ingredients that normally separate, like oil and water, stay mixed. Manufacturers add it during processing rather than for nutrition. The Forkin app shows which products in your scan history actually contain it.
- Which foods contain E340II?
- E340II appears in 7,812 of the 5.0 million products in Forkin's catalogue, most often in Protein Powder / Shake, Plant-Based Alternatives, and Hot Chocolate / Cocoa Mix. Scan any barcode with the Forkin app to see instantly whether a specific product contains it.
- Is E340II vegan or vegetarian?
- Dipotassium phosphate (E340II) is typically produced from plant, mineral, or synthetic sources, so it is generally suitable for vegans and vegetarians. The Forkin app shows product-specific vegan and vegetarian signals where available, based on ingredient and label data, since the source can vary between manufacturers.
- Is E340II safe, and is it banned anywhere?
- E340II faces restrictions under EU rules on how, where, or in what quantities it may be used. Forkin classifies it as ‘Restricted use’ and does not make health claims. See the methodology page for how regulatory levels are assigned, and the Forkin app for the full profile, including acceptable daily intake (ADI) and restrictions by country.