Calcium dihydrogen diphosphate
Function: Emulsifiers
E450VII is the European food-additive number for Calcium dihydrogen diphosphate, an emulsifier — helps ingredients that normally separate, like oil and water, stay mixed. Calcium dihydrogen diphosphate (E450vii) is an emulsifier used as a food additive.
What is E450VII used for?
Calcium dihydrogen diphosphate (E450VII) is an emulsifier — 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 E450VII safe or restricted?
E450VII 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 E450VII vegan or vegetarian?
Calcium dihydrogen diphosphate (E450VII) 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 E450VII?
E450VII appears in 294 of the 4.9 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in Cakes, Cake Mixes, and Tortilla / Wrap.
- Cakes21
- Cake Mixes17
- Tortilla / Wrap15
- Pancake & Waffle Mixes15
- Naan / Flatbread12
- Frozen Pizza11
- Extruded Snacks10
- Muffins9
Often appears alongside
Additives most frequently found in the same ingredient lists as E450VII 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 E450VII
- What is E450VII?
- E450VII is the E-number for Calcium dihydrogen diphosphate, an emulsifier — helps ingredients that normally separate, like oil and water, stay mixed. Calcium dihydrogen diphosphate (E450vii) is an emulsifier used as a food additive.
- What is E450VII used for?
- Calcium dihydrogen diphosphate (E450VII) is an emulsifier — 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 E450VII?
- E450VII appears in 294 of the 4.9 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in Cakes, Cake Mixes, and Tortilla / Wrap. Scan any barcode with the Forkin app to see instantly whether a specific product contains it.
- Is E450VII vegan or vegetarian?
- Calcium dihydrogen diphosphate (E450VII) 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 E450VII safe, and is it banned anywhere?
- E450VII 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.
See the full profile in Forkin
The Forkin app surfaces the full regulatory profile of E450VII — acceptable daily intake (ADI), restrictions by country, vegan and vegetarian status, alternative names, and which products in your scan history contain it. See view pricing.