Acidic Sodium Aluminium Phosphate
What is Acidic Sodium Aluminium Phosphate?
Acidic sodium aluminum phosphate is a white powder. It is a salt made from aluminum, sodium, phosphorus, and oxygen. It is often used as a leavening agent in baked goods.
Is Acidic Sodium Aluminium Phosphate vegan?
Acidic Sodium Aluminium Phosphate is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Acidic Sodium Aluminium Phosphate gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is Acidic Sodium Aluminium Phosphate a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Acidic Sodium Aluminium Phosphate used for?
This ingredient acts as a leavening agent, helping baked goods rise and become fluffy.
Is Acidic Sodium Aluminium Phosphate safe?
Acidic sodium aluminum phosphate is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food.
Why it's used
This ingredient acts as a leavening agent, helping baked goods rise and become fluffy. It works with baking soda to produce carbon dioxide gas. It is commonly found in frozen breakfast items like biscuits and muffins.
Health notes
Acidic sodium aluminum phosphate is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. It is a source of aluminum, but typical dietary intake from food additives is not considered a health risk by regulatory bodies. JECFA has evaluated it and set an acceptable daily intake. No significant health concerns are associated with its use at typical levels in food.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen. It does not contain gluten.
Foods that contain Acidic Sodium Aluminium Phosphate
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