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A survey of selected packaged food products in Türkiye for listed ingredients containing phosphorus-based food additives.
| Τίτλος: | A survey of selected packaged food products in Türkiye for listed ingredients containing phosphorus-based food additives. |
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| Συγγραφείς: | Özkaya V; Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Kutahya Health Sciences University School of Health Sciences, Kütahya, Türkiye., Karabudak E; Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, SANKO University School of Health Sciences, Gaziantep, Türkiye., Doğan ZE; Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, SANKO University School of Health Sciences, Gaziantep, Türkiye. |
| Πηγή: | Food additives & contaminants. Part A, Chemistry, analysis, control, exposure & risk assessment [Food Addit Contam Part A Chem Anal Control Expo Risk Assess] 2026 Oct; Vol. 43 (10), pp. 1549-1560. Date of Electronic Publication: 2026 Aug 05. |
| Τύπος έκδοσης: | Journal Article |
| Γλώσσα: | English |
| Στοιχεία περιοδικού: | Publisher: Informa Healthcare Country of Publication: England NLM ID: 101485040 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1944-0057 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 19440057 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Food Addit Contam Part A Chem Anal Control Expo Risk Assess Subsets: MEDLINE |
| Imprint Name(s): | Publication: London : Informa Healthcare Original Publication: Abingdon, Oxon ; Philadelphia, PA : Taylor & Francis, 2008- |
| Ιατρικοί όροι (MeSH): | Food Additives*/analysis , Phosphorus*/analysis , Food Contamination*/analysis , Food Analysis* , Food Packaging*, Turkey ; Food Labeling |
| Περίληψη: | This study aimed to determine the prevalence of phosphorus (P)-based additives in processed foods and beverages in the Turkish market and evaluate how these components are declared on ingredient labels. Ingredient lists of 3,293 products across 16 food categories from eight major retail chains and one online market operating across Türkiye were systematically screened for phosphorus-based additives between January and April 2025. Data collected included food category, additive type (E number/name), total additive count, and declaration methods of phosphorus-based additives. P-based additives were identified in 58.3% of products. The highest prevalence was observed in cereal products (91.4%), ice creams (82.5%), and coffee and chocolate drinks (79.6%). Fourteen different P-based additives were detected, with lecithin (E 322, 39.9%), phosphate-containing modified starches (20.5%), and diphosphates (E 450, 18.8%) being the most common. Riboflavin-5'-phosphate was frequently found in snacks, while ammonium phosphatide was prominent in confectionery, cereal products, and ice creams. Declaration by name only (35.8%) was nearly twice as common as declaration by E number (18.2%). The prevalence of P-based additives in processed foods in Türkiye exceeds global averages. The widespread presence of highly bioavailable inorganic phosphates and 'hidden' sources such as modified starch and lecithin, combined with complex labelling practices, may pose risks, particularly for individuals with renal disease. Improved labelling policies are warranted to support public health. |
| Contributed Indexing: | Keywords: Ultra-processed food; food labelling; modified starch; phosphorus-based food additives; public health |
| Substance Nomenclature: | 0 (Food Additives) 27YLU75U4W (Phosphorus) |
| Entry Date(s): | Date Created: 20260805 Date Completed: 20261005 Latest Revision: 20261005 |
| Update Code: | 20261005 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/19440049.2026.2712623 |
| PMID: | 42554711 |
| Βάση Δεδομένων: | MEDLINE |
| ISSN: | 1944-0057 |
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| DOI: | 10.1080/19440049.2026.2712623 |