Sodium Acid Prophosphate
What is Sodium Acid Prophosphate?
Sodium acid pyrophosphate is a leavening agent, meaning it helps foods rise. It is a white powder made from reacting phosphoric acid with sodium carbonate or sodium hydroxide.
Is Sodium Acid Prophosphate vegan?
Sodium Acid Prophosphate is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Sodium Acid Prophosphate a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Sodium Acid Prophosphate used for?
It is used in baked goods like cakes and biscuits to create a fluffy texture.
Is Sodium Acid Prophosphate safe?
Sodium acid pyrophosphate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food additive.
Why it's used
It is used in baked goods like cakes and biscuits to create a fluffy texture. It works with baking soda to produce carbon dioxide gas when heated or mixed with liquid, causing doughs and batters to expand.
Health notes
Sodium acid pyrophosphate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food additive. It is a source of phosphorus, an essential mineral. JECFA has evaluated it and established an acceptable daily intake. While high phosphorus intake can be a concern for individuals with kidney disease, typical dietary intake from food additives is not considered harmful for the general population.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen.
Foods that contain Sodium Acid Prophosphate
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MAGDALENAS LAZARO S.A.
Galactic Brownies With Chocolate Candies, Chocolate Candies
440kcal
4Protein
24Fat
48Carbs
Houston Tobacco
Old Fashioned Crumb Cake, Old Fashioned
High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 46% DV per serving
412kcal
2.9Protein
19.1Fat
54.4Carbs
Northern Tier Bakery LLC
Sausage & Pepperoni Pizza Wrap, Sausage & Pepperoni
High in sodium — 57% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving
267kcal
9.7Protein
12.5Fat
27.8Carbs
THE COWGIRL GOURMET
Serve Over Hot Biscuits Or Make An Old Fashioned Chocolate Pie
353kcal
5.9Protein
0Fat
88.2Carbs
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