| Category | Examples | Notes/Why High in Inorganic Phosphate |
|---|---|---|
| Processed Meats | Bacon, bologna, chicken nuggets, deli meats (e.g., ham, sausages), hot dogs, processed beef, lamb, pork, and chicken products | Often injected or marinated with phosphate additives to retain moisture and prevent discoloration. |
| Dairy Products | Processed cheeses (e.g., American cheese, cheese spreads, block cheese products), macaroni & cheese, alfredo sauce, pudding, non-dairy creamers, milkshakes, ice cream bars | Contain added phosphates like disodium phosphate for thickening and preservation. |
| Beverages | Cola and pepper-type sodas, bottled iced teas, fruit punch, energy or sports drinks, flavored waters, powdered drink mixes, beer, wine | Phosphoric acid and other phosphate salts are added for flavor and acidity. |
| Baked Goods and Mixes | Packaged breads, cakes, cookies, pastries, donuts, pancake and waffle mixes, quick bread mixes, bran muffins | Leavening agents like sodium acid pyrophosphate are commonly added. |
| Fast and Convenience Foods | Pizza, frozen meals, canned fish, cheesy snacks, cereals, chocolate and caramels, bran cereals | Processed for longer shelf life with additives like monopotassium phosphate. |
| Seafood | Some frozen or processed seafood (e.g., scallops, shrimp with additives) | Phosphate salts added to prevent drying out and improve appearance. |
That reads like my weekly menu.
Didn’t see MSG on there. Asians use it quite a bit. Ive started using it also. Makes things tasty.
Something as American as hot dogs?
my common foods seem to be the problem:
- deli meat (turkey)
- canned fish (tuna)
- hotdog
- cheese
- bread
- grits (oatmeal?)
- diet soda
- fruit punch... cranberry juice?
- pizza
it doesn’t leave much to eat:
- potato
- rice
- beans
- fresh vegetables
- steak
- chicken
- water
‘chicken products’... i’m guessing that doesn’t include fresh chicken breast.
turns out the standard New England ‘meat & potatoes’ is the way to go
You know i have a cook book from my local county extention office that shows how to make homemade quick mixes.
No additives.
Used it when I had a house full.
Also would make good gifts
Suits me. I don’t eat any of those things. Occasionally fresh seafood.
Thanks for the phosphate foods chart.
Bacon....
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Wonderful chart! I will have to look for phosphates in the ingredients. Unfortunately, it may eliminate some of my favorite/addictive foods.
Indians in Asia during the 1950s ate none of that stuff and lived to the ripe, old age of 36.