Baking Soda Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate
What is Baking Soda Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate?
Baking soda, or sodium bicarbonate, is a white crystalline powder that is naturally occurring but also manufactured. It's a salt of carbonic acid, formed from sodium and bicarbonate ions. It is commonly used in baking as a leavening agent.
Is Baking Soda Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate vegan?
Baking Soda Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Baking Soda Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Baking Soda Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate used for?
Baking soda is primarily used as a leavening agent in baked goods like cakes, cookies, and breads.
Is Baking Soda Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate safe?
Sodium acid pyrophosphate (SAPP) is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a leavening agent.
Why it's used
Baking soda is primarily used as a leavening agent in baked goods like cakes, cookies, and breads. When combined with an acidic ingredient and moisture, it produces carbon dioxide gas, causing doughs and batters to rise. It can also help control acidity and add a slightly salty flavor.
Health notes
Sodium acid pyrophosphate (SAPP) is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a leavening agent. It is a common food additive used to control pH and provide leavening in baked goods. JECFA has evaluated SAPP and established an acceptable daily intake. It is not known to have significant health effects at the levels typically consumed in food.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen.
Foods that contain Baking Soda Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate
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