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Stabilizer (E340ii)

Also Known As : Dipotassium hydrogen phosphate, Dibasic potassium phosphate, Dipotassium Monophosphate, Dipotassium Phosphate,Dipotassium Acid Phosphate, Secondary Potassium Phosphate, Dipotassium hydrogen phosphate,Dipotassium hydrogenorthophosphate Dipotassium monohydr
Can Eat 1

Vegetarian

Usage Tips

  1. Stabilizer (E340ii) is used in creamers, powder mix beverages, supplements.
  2. It is quite commonly used in non-dairy creamers to prevent clumping.
  3. It is best stored at a cool, dry and well ventilated place.
  4. As a nutrient supplement and as a protein stabiliser, Stabilizer (E340ii) can be used in weight training drinks and powder mixes.

Common names and forms

  1. Acidity Regulator (340ii)
  2. Acidity Regulator (E 340 (ii))
  3. Acidity Regulator (INS 340 (ii))
  4. Dipotassium phospate (E340(ii))
  5. Dipotassium phosphate
  6. Dipotassium Phosphate (340(ii)
  7. Potassium Phosphate Dibasic
  8. Stabiliser (INS 340 (ii))
  9. Stabilisers (340(ii)

Description

Stabilizer (E340ii) is a colourless or white, crystalline or granular powder/mass. It is commonly used in food products as a stabilizer (that which maintains the uniform dispersal of substances in a food) emulsifier(that which forms or preserves a mixture of substances normally incapable of being mixed eg. oil and water), and texturiser (that which improves the consistency of the food). It also helps to lower the acid levels in processed foods. It can be used as an acid stabiliser in powder to prevent desiccation as well as to prevent the formation of the clump.

Health benefits

  • Stabilizer (E340ii) is a source of potassium, which helps in normal muscle function, decreases the risk of stroke, lowers blood pressure, protects against loss of muscle mass, preserves bone mineral density (maintaining the composition of bones and keeping them strong) and reduces the risk of kidney stones.(1)
  • It also is used in energy supplement that is suited to anyone engaging in high intensity and strenous exercise like weightlifters, bodybuilders, and athletes.(1)

Note

Consumption of Stabilizer (E340ii) over a long period can cause an imbalance to the phosphates in the body, resulting in headaches, constipation, confusion, heart disease, kidney disease, nausea, dizziness, vomiting, and diarrhea.(2)

Resource & Links

(1) https://www.myprotein.com/thezone/supplements/dipotassium-phosphate-benefits-side-effects-uses/

(2) https://www.myprotein.com/thezone/supplements/dipotassium-phosphate-benefits-side-effects-uses/

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