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Article: Phosphorus: the forgotten, essential ingredient: phosphates enhance the nutritional benefits of foods by adding phosphorus, an essential mineral.(ingredient in global use)
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- Prepared Foods
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- February 1, 2005
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As a group, phosphates comprise one of the most important functional segments of food ingredients. These high-quality ingredients can enhance the characteristics and value of the foods in which they are used. Increasing numbers of health-conscious consumers also are interested in choosing foods that provide additional nutritional benefits. By choosing phosphates as functional food ingredients, food manufacturers have the opportunity to enhance the nutritional value of their products through the addition of phosphorus.
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