Dicalcium phosphate
Function: Emulsifiers
E341II is the European food-additive number for Dicalcium phosphate, an emulsifier that helps ingredients that normally separate, like oil and water, stay mixed. Dicalcium phosphate (E341ii) is an emulsifier used as a food additive.
What is E341II used for?
Dicalcium phosphate (E341II) 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 E341II safe or restricted?
E341II 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 E341II vegan or vegetarian?
Dicalcium phosphate (E341II) 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 E341II?
E341II appears in 3,449 of the 5.0 million products in Forkin's catalogue, most often in Dietary Supplements, Protein Powder / Shake, and Multivitamin.
- Dietary Supplements266
- Protein Powder / Shake208
- Multivitamin151
- Cake Mixes125
- Cereals124
- Cakes114
- Granola Bars92
- Cereal & Energy Bars77
Often appears alongside
Additives most frequently found in the same ingredient lists as E341II 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 E341II
- What is E341II?
- E341II is the E-number for Dicalcium phosphate, an emulsifier that helps ingredients that normally separate, like oil and water, stay mixed. Dicalcium phosphate (E341ii) is an emulsifier used as a food additive.
- What is E341II used for?
- Dicalcium phosphate (E341II) 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 E341II?
- E341II appears in 3,449 of the 5.0 million products in Forkin's catalogue, most often in Dietary Supplements, Protein Powder / Shake, and Multivitamin. Scan any barcode with the Forkin app to see instantly whether a specific product contains it.
- Is E341II vegan or vegetarian?
- Dicalcium phosphate (E341II) 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 E341II safe, and is it banned anywhere?
- E341II 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.