Ingredient

Baking Soda Sodium Aluminum Phosphate

Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Manufacturers add sodium aluminum phosphate to baked goods like cakes, muffins, and cookies to …

What is Baking Soda Sodium Aluminum Phosphate?

Sodium aluminum phosphate is a leavening agent, meaning it helps doughs and batters rise. It is a white powder produced by reacting aluminum phosphate with sodium hydroxide.

Is Baking Soda Sodium Aluminum Phosphate vegan?

Baking Soda Sodium Aluminum 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 Sodium Aluminum Phosphate gluten-free?

It does not contain gluten.

Is Baking Soda Sodium Aluminum Phosphate a major allergen?

Not a major allergen.

What is Baking Soda Sodium Aluminum Phosphate used for?

Manufacturers add sodium aluminum phosphate to baked goods like cakes, muffins, and cookies to help them rise and achieve a desirable texture.

Is Baking Soda Sodium Aluminum Phosphate safe?

In the U.S., sodium aluminum phosphate is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a leavening agent.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add sodium aluminum phosphate to baked goods like cakes, muffins, and cookies to help them rise and achieve a desirable texture. It works by reacting with baking soda to produce carbon dioxide gas during baking.

Health notes

In the U.S., sodium aluminum phosphate is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a leavening agent. International bodies like JECFA have also evaluated it. Typical intake from food is not associated with adverse health effects.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen. It does not contain gluten.

Foods that contain Baking Soda Sodium Aluminum Phosphate

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General Mills, Inc. Sweet Hawaiian Flaky Layers Big Biscuits, Sweet Hawaiian Crusts & Dough 310kcal 5.2Protein 10.3Fat 46.5Carbs Weis Markets, Inc. All-Purpose Baking Mix Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes 400kcal 7.5Protein 11.2Fat 65Carbs Cafe Valley Inc Gourmet Orange Cranberry Muffins, Orange Cranberry Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries High in cholesterol — 23% DV per serving 394kcal 5.0Protein 21.2Fat 47.5Carbs Gartner Studios, Inc. Cake Mix Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes 392kcal 3.9Protein 7.8Fat 78.4Carbs Schnuck Markets, Inc. Half New Year Shadow Cake Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 337kcal 3.4Protein 10.1Fat 47.2Carbs Publix Super Markets, Inc. Bakery Double Berry Bar Cake Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 338kcal 3.8Protein 12.5Fat 53.8Carbs Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation Chocolate Dipped Doughnuts Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 75% DV per serving 471kcal 3.5Protein 27.1Fat 55.3Carbs Jerry's Enterprises Inc. Angel Food Cake Large Glazed, Angel Food Cake Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in added sugars — 56% DV per serving —kcal 6.7Protein 0Fat 86.7Carbs Saker ShopRites, Inc. Glazed Lemon Pudding Cake, Glazed Lemon Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 494kcal 5.3Protein 26.5Fat —Carbs Charles River Media 7" Cake Strawberry Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 85% DV per serving High in added sugars — 60% DV per serving 388kcal 1.2Protein 21.2Fat 47.5Carbs Cobblestone Bakery Corp Cobblestone Bakery, New York's Original Black & White Cookies Cookies & Biscuits 268kcal 3.6Protein 10.7Fat 41.1Carbs Empire Bakery Commissary, LLC Patriotic Cookie With Stars, Patriotic Cookie Cookies & Biscuits High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving High in added sugars — 78% DV per serving 517kcal 3.4Protein 25.8Fat 69.7Carbs

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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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