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Ingredient · Additive

sodium hexametaphosphate

Mixed · 4/10, higher is cleaner

How we reached this

Polyphosphate sequestrant + emulsifier. FDA GRAS. AHA + NIH flag inorganic phosphate concern at chronic high intake (kidney + cardiovascular). Ultra-processed-food indicator.

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About this rating

Ratings run 1–10, higher is cleaner, and are set editorially against the sources above — see the methodology page for how an ingredient rating becomes part of a product score. Last reviewed 2026-05-25.