Ingredient · E450(iii)

Disodium Pyrophosphate

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers add disodium pyrophosphate to foods to help with leavening, which makes baked goods …

What it is

Disodium pyrophosphate is a white powder that is a salt of pyrophosphoric acid. It is often made by heating sodium acid pyrophosphate. It is used as a food additive.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add disodium pyrophosphate to foods to help with leavening, which makes baked goods rise. It is also used to help maintain color and texture. It is commonly found in baked goods like biscuits, cakes, and cookies.

Health notes

Disodium pyrophosphate is listed as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in food. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated disodium pyrophosphate and established an acceptable daily intake. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects from typical dietary intake.

Allergen info

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

Products containing Disodium Pyrophosphate

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Nabisco Biscuit Company Soft Baked Filled Snack Cookies & Biscuits 400kcal 6.7Protein 15Fat 60Carbs Lemon Pound Cake, Lemon LIDL Lemon Pound Cake, Lemon Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving High in added sugars — 48% DV per serving 400kcal 5Protein 18.8Fat 53.8Carbs Nabisco Belvita Breakfast Snack Blueberry 1X1.76 Oz Mondelez Int. US (0074819091009) Nabisco Belvita Breakfast Snack Blueberry 1X1.76 Oz Biscuits/Cookies 460kcal 8Protein 16Fat 72Carbs Nabisco Belvita Cookies Cinnamon Brown Sugar 1X1.76 Oz Mondelez Int. US (0074819091009) Nabisco Belvita Cookies Cinnamon Brown Sugar 1X1.76 Oz Biscuits/Cookies 460kcal 8Protein 16Fat 70Carbs Nabisco Belvita Breakfast Snack Golden Oat 1X1.76 Oz Mondelez Int. US (0074819091009) Nabisco Belvita Breakfast Snack Golden Oat 1X1.76 Oz Biscuits/Cookies 460kcal 8Protein 16Fat 70Carbs Belvita Cookies Cranberry Orange 1X1.76 Oz Mondelez Int. US (0074819091009) Belvita Cookies Cranberry Orange 1X1.76 Oz Biscuits/Cookies 460kcal 6Protein 16Fat 70Carbs Mondelez Int. US (0074819091009) Belvita Sandwich Biscuits-Breakfast Vanilla Yogurt 1X1.76 Oz Biscuits/Cookies 460kcal 6Protein 16Fat 72Carbs Mondelez Int. US (0074819091009) Nabisco Belvita Snacks Mixed Berry 1X1.76 Oz Biscuits/Cookies 460kcal 6Protein 14Fat 76Carbs Belvita Breakfast Bites Cookies Cinnamon Brown Sugar 1X1.76 Oz Mondelez Int. US (0074819091009) Belvita Breakfast Bites Cookies Cinnamon Brown Sugar 1X1.76 Oz Biscuits/Cookies 460kcal 8Protein 16Fat 74Carbs Nabisco Belvita Snacks Chocolate 1X1.76 Oz Mondelez Int. US (0074819091009) Nabisco Belvita Snacks Chocolate 1X1.76 Oz Biscuits/Cookies 460kcal 8Protein 16Fat 72Carbs Nabisco Belvita Cookies Chocolate 1X1.76 Oz Mondelez Int. US (0074819091009) Nabisco Belvita Cookies Chocolate 1X1.76 Oz Biscuits/Cookies 460kcal 8Protein 16Fat 70Carbs Mondelez Int. US (0074819091009) Nabisco Belvita Breakfast Snack Apple Cinnamon 1X1.760 Oz Biscuits/Cookies 460kcal 6Protein 16Fat 72Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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