Tricalcium phosphate, TCP
Description:
It is used in the production of processed cheeses.
It is used as an anti-tracer in dried milk and cream. It is added to some brands of pectins for standardization in terms of calcium content.
It is used in the sugar industry for clarification of sugar syrups and in the production of canned fruit and vegetables as a sealer of plant tissues.
Formula: 10CaOx3P2O5xH2O
E-number: E341(iii)