I think you could also call them 'emulsifying salts'.

HTH


Sheila



Primula Chilli Cheese Spread - Review - Eat Sh-t and Diet
... Cheese, reconstituted skimmed milk/whey powder, red peppers, Cheese
Cheddar cheese, water, milk protein, emulsifying salts (sodium citrate, trisodium orthophosphate E, phosphate salts), lactose, salt, preservative (sorbic acid), colouring (carotenoid derivatives).

http://www.mcspotlight.org/company/publications/nutrition_in...



"emulsifying salt" means any substance which converts proteins contained in cheese into a dispersed form thereby bringing about homogeneous distribution of fat and other components;"
From UK legislation (link below)



http://www.legislation.hmso.gov.uk/si/si1995/Uksi_19953240_e...

BIG BREAKFASTemulsifying salts
(E452, E339), natural cheddar flavour, jalapeno peppers, chillies. ...
www.ciao.co.uk/Primula_Chilli_Cheese_Spread__Review_5269318 - 54k - Resultat complementari - Còpia en memòria - Pàgines semblants

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Cheese powder is dehydrated cheese that contains natural cheese and other dairy components with emulsifying salts. Cheese powders evolved during World War II as a preservation method for cheese. Later, they were used for convenience foods, such as snacks and dry mixes for sauces and side dishes.

http://www.foodproductdesign.com/archive/1996/0896AP.html

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http://www.proz.com/kudoz/1004828

sales fundentes = sels de fonte => emulsifying salts


EVZ Kiel: •
D, Schmelzsalze. Emulsifying salts. F, Sels de fonte. DK, Smeltesalte. FIN, Sulatesuoloilla. S, Smältsalter. S ... NL, Smeltzouten. P, Sais de fusão ...
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http://www.ecc-kiel.de/food/enummern/enr_schmelzsalz.html

D Schmelzsalze
***Emulsifying salts***
F Sels de fonte
DK Smeltesalte
FIN Sulatesuoloilla
S Smältsalter
S ...
NL Smeltzouten
P Sais de fusão
***E Sales de fundido***
I Sali di fusione