Ingredient

Leavening Sodium Aluminum Phosphate

Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Manufacturers use sodium aluminum phosphate to create a chemical reaction with baking soda, producing …

What is Leavening Sodium Aluminum Phosphate?

Sodium aluminum phosphate is a leavening agent, meaning it helps baked goods rise. It is a synthetic compound made from aluminum and sodium salts, often combined with phosphoric acid.

Is Leavening Sodium Aluminum Phosphate vegan?

Leavening 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 Leavening Sodium Aluminum Phosphate gluten-free?

Sodium aluminum phosphate is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens and does not contain gluten.

What is Leavening Sodium Aluminum Phosphate used for?

Manufacturers use sodium aluminum phosphate to create a chemical reaction with baking soda, producing carbon dioxide gas.

Is Leavening Sodium Aluminum Phosphate safe?

In the U.S., sodium aluminum phosphate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as intended.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use sodium aluminum phosphate to create a chemical reaction with baking soda, producing carbon dioxide gas. This gas causes doughs and batters to expand, resulting in a lighter texture in products like biscuits, muffins, cakes, and pastries.

Health notes

In the U.S., sodium aluminum phosphate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as intended. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated it. Some studies have explored the effects of aluminum intake from various sources, but typical consumption from food additives is not linked to adverse health outcomes.

Allergen info

Sodium aluminum phosphate is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens and does not contain gluten.

Foods that contain Leavening Sodium Aluminum Phosphate

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Conagra Frozen Foods Banquet, Chicken & Buttermilk Biscuit Snack Size Sandwiches Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 33% DV per serving 284kcal 11.6Protein 11.6Fat 33.7Carbs McIlhenny Company Spartan, Toaster Pastries, Froasted Brown Sugar Cinnamon, Froasted Brown Sugar Cinnamon Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries 385kcal 3.9Protein 9.6Fat 71.2Carbs General Handle Company My Mother's Delicacies, Mini Powdered Raspberry Linzer Tarts Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries 375kcal 10Protein 35Fat 100Carbs Marie Callender's Retail Foods Country Fried Chicken Premium Breaded White Meat Chicken Patties, Home-Style Country Gravy Pouches, Country Fried Chicken Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 35% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 198kcal 7.3Protein 12.4Fat 14.1Carbs Hanover Foods Corporation Strawberry, White Chocolate, Blueberry Red White & Blue Waffles, Strawberry White Chocolate Blueberry Frozen Pancakes, Waffles, French Toast & Crepes 329kcal 5.7Protein 11.4Fat 50Carbs Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Chocolate Cake Pop, Chocolate Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving High in added sugars — 82% DV per serving 325kcal 4.2Protein 12.5Fat 51.7Carbs Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Vanilla Cake Pop, Vanilla Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving High in added sugars — 88% DV per serving 342kcal 3.3Protein 14.2Fat 51.7Carbs Weis Markets, Inc. Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon Toaster Pastries, Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving High in added sugars — 76% DV per serving 385kcal 2.9Protein 9.6Fat 71.2Carbs

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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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