E542 - Edible bone phosphate
By the Daat team · Updated October 30, 2026
E542, edible bone phosphate, is made from animal bones. It is not vegan or vegetarian.
It is used as an anti-caking agent and a calcium source. It is very rare in Israel; we found it in a single product in our catalog.
E542 at a glance
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Edible bone phosphate |
| Function | Anti-caking agent |
| Origin | Animal |
| Vegan / vegetarian | No / No |
Is E542 vegan?
No. E542 comes from animals, so it suits neither vegans nor vegetarians.