Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate Bicarbonate Of Soda
What is Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate Bicarbonate Of Soda?
Sodium acid pyrophosphate and sodium bicarbonate are both leavening agents. Sodium acid pyrophosphate is a salt made from phosphoric acid and sodium. Sodium bicarbonate is commonly known as baking soda, a natural mineral.
Is Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate Bicarbonate Of Soda vegan?
Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate Bicarbonate Of Soda is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate Bicarbonate Of Soda a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate Bicarbonate Of Soda used for?
Together, these ingredients act as chemical leavening agents in baked goods.
Is Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate Bicarbonate Of Soda safe?
Sodium acid pyrophosphate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food additive.
Why it's used
Together, these ingredients act as chemical leavening agents in baked goods. They react when mixed with liquid and heated, producing carbon dioxide gas that makes doughs and batters rise. They are commonly found in cookies, cakes, and baking mixes.
Health notes
Sodium acid pyrophosphate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food additive. Sodium bicarbonate is also GRAS. Both are used in small amounts in food. JECFA has evaluated sodium acid pyrophosphate and did not set a numeric limit (ADI not specified).
Allergen info
Not a major allergen. Not derived from major allergens.
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