Monocalcium Phosphatel
What is Monocalcium Phosphatel?
Monocalcium phosphate is a chemical compound that is a salt of calcium and phosphoric acid. It is produced industrially by reacting calcium carbonate or calcium hydroxide with phosphoric acid. It appears as a white powder or granules.
Is Monocalcium Phosphatel vegan?
Monocalcium Phosphatel is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Monocalcium Phosphatel a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Monocalcium Phosphatel used for?
Monocalcium phosphate is commonly used as a leavening agent in baked goods like cakes, biscuits, and muffins, where it reacts with baking soda to produce carbon dioxide gas, causing the product to rise.
Is Monocalcium Phosphatel safe?
Monocalcium phosphate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food.
Why it's used
Monocalcium phosphate is commonly used as a leavening agent in baked goods like cakes, biscuits, and muffins, where it reacts with baking soda to produce carbon dioxide gas, causing the product to rise. It also functions as a dough conditioner and a source of calcium and phosphorus.
Health notes
Monocalcium phosphate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. It is a source of calcium and phosphorus, which are essential minerals. JECFA has evaluated it and established an acceptable daily intake. No significant health concerns are associated with its consumption at typical dietary levels.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen.
Foods that contain Monocalcium Phosphatel
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MDBC LLC
Cheddar Biscuit Sandwich With Sausage & Egg, Cheddar Biscuit With Sausage & Egg
High in sodium — 47% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 73% DV per serving
265kcal
11.4Protein
16.7Fat
18.9Carbs
Meijer, Inc.
Raspberry Danish Coffee Cake, Raspberry Danish
320kcal
4Protein
14Fat
44Carbs
Price Chopper Supermarkets
Apl Cider & Pumpkin Cinn Sugar Donut, Apl Cider & Pumpkin Cinn
High in sodium — 20% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 24% DV per serving
20kcal
5.6Protein
20Fat
46.7Carbs
Palmer Candy Company
Fall Harvest Peanut Butter Cookies, Fall Harvest Peanut Butter
High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 26% DV per serving
500kcal
5.9Protein
23.5Fat
67.7Carbs
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