Baking Soda Monocalcium Phosphate
What is Baking Soda Monocalcium Phosphate?
Baking soda, or sodium bicarbonate, is a white crystalline powder. It's a naturally occurring mineral salt, though most baking soda used in food is manufactured. It's made by combining sodium carbonate with carbon dioxide and water.
Is Baking Soda Monocalcium Phosphate vegan?
Baking Soda Monocalcium Phosphate is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Baking Soda Monocalcium Phosphate a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Baking Soda Monocalcium Phosphate used for?
Baking soda is a leavening agent, meaning it helps baked goods rise.
Is Baking Soda Monocalcium Phosphate safe?
Baking soda is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food.
Why it's used
Baking soda is a leavening agent, meaning it helps baked goods rise. When combined with an acidic ingredient and moisture, it produces carbon dioxide gas, which creates bubbles and makes doughs and batters expand. It's commonly found in cakes, cookies, muffins, and quick breads.
Health notes
Baking soda is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. It is a common ingredient in antacids and is used to treat indigestion. JECFA has evaluated sodium bicarbonate and established an acceptable daily intake. High intake can lead to electrolyte imbalances or alkalosis, but this is unlikely from typical food use.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen.
Foods that contain Baking Soda Monocalcium Phosphate
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