Dicalcium Dihydrogen Phosphate
What is Dicalcium Dihydrogen Phosphate?
Dicalcium dihydrogen phosphate is a mineral salt that is a source of calcium and phosphorus. It is produced commercially by reacting phosphoric acid with calcium carbonate or calcium hydroxide. It is commonly found in food products as a dietary supplement or processing aid.
Is Dicalcium Dihydrogen Phosphate a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Dicalcium Dihydrogen Phosphate used for?
Manufacturers add dicalcium dihydrogen phosphate to foods as a nutrient supplement, a dough conditioner, or a leavening agent.
Is Dicalcium Dihydrogen Phosphate safe?
Dicalcium dihydrogen phosphate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a nutrient supplement or for its technical functions in food.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add dicalcium dihydrogen phosphate to foods as a nutrient supplement, a dough conditioner, or a leavening agent. It is often found in baked goods like cookies and biscuits, as well as in some dairy products and cereals.
Health notes
Dicalcium dihydrogen phosphate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a nutrient supplement or for its technical functions in food. It provides essential minerals, calcium and phosphorus, which are important for bone health. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated dicalcium phosphate and established an acceptable daily intake.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen.
Foods that contain Dicalcium Dihydrogen Phosphate
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