Oils and processed food categories
Fats and oils essentially free of water, processed fruit and eligible processed vegetables must be checked against the listed category and limit.
Food ingredient
Product specifications, food categories and regulatory limits reviewed together for a clearly defined application.

PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Food-grade phytic acid is presented for antioxidant uses permitted in China under GB 2760-2024. Before use, verify the food category, maximum use level, product indicators and current standard text.
Industrial uses and regulatory positions in other markets are not substituted for food-specific review. For food regulations outside China, please contact our sales and technical teams.
| CAS | 83-86-3 |
|---|---|
| Molecular formula | C₆H₁₈O₂₄P₆ |
| Grades and content | ≥50%; ≥70% |
| Appearance | Colorless or pale yellow transparent viscous liquid |
| pH | 1 |
| Inorganic phosphorus, w/% | ≤0.02 |
| Chloride, w/% | ≤0.02 |
| Sulfate, w/% | ≤0.02 |
| Calcium salts, w/% | ≤0.02 |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤3.0 mg/kg |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤1.0 mg/kg |
| Standard shown in public materials | GB 1886.237-2016 |
| Packaging | 5 kg; 25 kg; 1000 kg |
| MOQ | 5 kg |
| Standard lead time | Within 3 days; confirmed for the actual order |
| Port of shipment | Shanghai |
| Storage | Store protected from light and at low temperature |
| Shelf life | 12 months |
| Documents | COA and MSDS available in Chinese and English; TDS and other inspection documents provided for the actual product |
APPLICATION REVIEW
Fats and oils essentially free of water, processed fruit and eligible processed vegetables must be checked against the listed category and limit.
Each listed meat category and shrimp has its own scope. No extension to unlisted food categories is implied. See the complete table below.
Based on GB 2760-2024 Table A.1. Phytic acid and sodium phytate are classified as antioxidants. Check the current standard, food category and product requirements before use.
| Food category code | Food category | Maximum use level |
|---|---|---|
| 02.01 | Fats and oils essentially free of water | 0.2 g/kg calculated as phytic acid |
| 04.01.02 | Processed fruit | 0.2 g/kg calculated as phytic acid |
| 04.02.02 | Processed vegetables, excluding frozen vegetables and fermented vegetable products | 0.2 g/kg calculated as phytic acid |
| 05.04 | Decorated candies, non-fruit toppings and sweet sauces | 0.2 g/kg calculated as phytic acid |
| 08.02.02 | Cured meat products | 0.2 g/kg calculated as phytic acid |
| 08.03.01 | Sauce-braised meat products | 0.2 g/kg calculated as phytic acid |
| 08.03.02 | Smoked, roasted and grilled meat products | 0.2 g/kg calculated as phytic acid |
| 08.03.03 | Fried meat products | 0.2 g/kg calculated as phytic acid |
| 08.03.04 | Western-style ham products | 0.2 g/kg calculated as phytic acid |
| 08.03.05 | Sausage products | 0.2 g/kg calculated as phytic acid |
| 08.03.06 | Fermented meat products | 0.2 g/kg calculated as phytic acid |
| 09.01 | Fresh aquatic products, shrimp only | Use as needed for production; residue ≤20 mg/kg |
| 11.05 | Flavored syrups | 0.2 g/kg calculated as phytic acid |
| 14.02.03 | Fruit and vegetable juice beverages | 0.2 g/kg calculated as phytic acid in the ready-to-drink state; solid beverages adjusted by dilution |
Use is not recommended in fermented vegetable products, frozen vegetables, soybean products or food categories not listed above. For food regulations outside China, please contact our sales and technical teams.
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