Ingredient

Aluminum Sulfate

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

In food, aluminum sulfate is used as a firming agent and a leavening agent. …

What it is

Aluminum sulfate is a salt made from aluminum and sulfur. It is typically produced by reacting aluminum hydroxide or aluminum metal with sulfuric acid. It appears as a white crystalline solid.

Why it's used

In food, aluminum sulfate is used as a firming agent and a leavening agent. It helps maintain the texture and structure of processed foods, particularly in baked goods like cakes and crusts. It can also help doughs rise during baking.

Health notes

Aluminum sulfate is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. The U.S. National Academies have established an upper intake level for total aluminum from all sources. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) have evaluated aluminum compounds, and JECFA has set an acceptable daily intake. While the body can process small amounts of aluminum, high levels of aluminum intake from all sources have been a subject of scientific research.

Allergen info

Aluminum sulfate is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Aluminum Sulfate

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SWEET P'S BAKE SHOP Banana Sliced Creme Cake Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 267kcal 4.4Protein 7.8Fat 46.7Carbs SWEET P'S BAKE SHOP Cinn-A-Butter Sliced Creme Cake Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 311kcal 4.4Protein 17.8Fat 31.1Carbs TARGET Red Velvet Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 413kcal 4Protein 21.3Fat 53.3Carbs Kingston Marketing Co White Cake Mix Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes 423kcal 3.9Protein 9.6Fat 76.9Carbs SHURFINE Buttermilk Super Size Jumbos Biscuits, Buttermilk Crusts & Dough High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 316kcal 5.3Protein 14.0Fat 43.9Carbs SHURFINE Shake 'N Pour Buttermilk Pancake Mix Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes High in sodium — 21% DV per serving 371kcal 8.1Protein 4.0Fat 72.6Carbs SWEET DELISH! TASTY Gold Mini Cupcakes Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 23% DV per serving High in added sugars — 64% DV per serving 394kcal 2.8Protein 15.5Fat 62.0Carbs

Conagra Brands Odom's Tennessee Pride Chicken & Buttermilk Biscuits, 10 Count, 16.3 OZ Sandwiches/Filled Rolls/Wraps High in sodium — 33% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 293kcal 10.9Protein 14.1Fat 31.5Carbs Conagra Brands ODOMS TENNESSEE PRIDE Chicken Sandwich, 9.78 OZ Sandwiches/Filled Rolls/Wraps High in sodium — 33% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 293kcal 10.9Protein 14.1Fat 31.5Carbs Conagra Brands ODOMS TENNESSEE PRIDE Jumbo Sausage Buttermilk Biscuit, 1.313 LB Sandwiches/Filled Rolls/Wraps High in sodium — 40% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 354kcal 10.1Protein 22.2Fat 27.3Carbs Conagra Brands CHEF BOYARDEE Cheeseburger Maxx Pasta, 7.25 OZ Pasta/Noodles High in sodium — 23% DV per serving 73kcal 3.4Protein 0.7Fat 13.2Carbs Conagra Brands ODOMS TENNESSEE PRIDE Buttermilk Chicken Sandwich, 29.34 OZ Meat/Poultry/Other Animals Prepared/Processed High in sodium — 33% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 293kcal 10.9Protein 14.1Fat 31.5Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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