Sodium phytate
Other names: Sodium phytate
Harm score: 2 (Derivatives of natural substances)
Sodium phytate is a substance that is used in the food industry as an additive, specifically as an antioxidant and stabilizer. It is the salt of phytic acid, which is the main form of phosphorus storage in plants. This substance is able to bind and neutralize free radicals and toxic metals in the body, which makes it rated as beneficial to health. It is also used in the organic industry, where it acts as a biological purifier capable of eliminating harmful substances from water and soil.
In the food industry, sodium phytate is used, for example, in bakery products, where it acts as a stabiliser, allowing the products to retain their structure and quality. It is also added to some types of meat and fish products where it acts as an antioxidant. Last but not least, it is also used in cosmetics, specifically in washing and cleaning products, where it acts as a stabiliser and natural preservative. Its application is therefore quite broad and significant in several sectors.
Sodium phytate can be found in the following products
Intimate gel BIO (200 ml) - maintains natural ph 4.5
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Solid olive soap BIO - Rose oil and shea butter (100 g)
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Solid olive soap BIO - Orange and cinnamon (100 g)
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Solid olive soap BIO - Marigold and wheat germ (100 g)
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Solid olive soap BIO - Neutral (100 g)
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