Sodium phosphate
additive · base score 0.2 · also listed as sodium phosphate, monosodium phosphate
What is it?
Sodium phosphate is an additive, such as a preservative, flavouring or colouring. Graded poor: cheap, vague or of questionable value, so it drags a product’s score down.
At a glance
- Category
- additive
- Grade
- poor
- Base score
- 0.2 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 20 products
- Also listed as
- sodium phosphate, monosodium phosphate
Common questions about sodium phosphate
Is Sodium phosphate good for dogs?
We grade it as a poor ingredient: typically cheap, vague or of questionable nutritional value, so it drags a product’s score down. One poor ingredient does not make a food bad on its own, but a recipe built from several usually scores low.
How many UK dog foods contain sodium phosphate?
20 UK products list sodium phosphate as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is sodium phosphate called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: sodium phosphate, monosodium phosphate. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade sodium phosphate?
We grade it poor, our lowest grade, used for cheap, vague or low-value ingredients. Every ingredient is converted to its dry-matter share and scored from our glossary before a recipe gets its 1-100 rating; the full method is on our methodology page.
What is sodium phosphate in dog food?
Sodium phosphate is a salt compound used as an acidity regulator, emulsifier or source of phosphorus in pet foods. It helps stabilise texture and pH in wet foods and treats. You will usually see it listed among the additives rather than the main ingredients.
Is sodium phosphate safe for dogs?
It is approved for use in pet foods at regulated levels, but high phosphorus intake can be a concern for some dogs. If your dog has kidney or urinary issues, speak to your vet about suitable phosphorus levels in their diet.
