Ingredient · E450

Sodium Acid Pyrophosphates

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

This ingredient is often used as a leavening agent in baked goods, helping them …

What it is

Sodium acid pyrophosphate is a salt made from sodium and pyrophosphoric acid. It is a white powder that is soluble in water. It is often produced by heating sodium phosphate.

Why it's used

This ingredient is often used as a leavening agent in baked goods, helping them to rise. It can also be used to preserve color and prevent spoilage in processed meats and seafood. It is commonly found in frozen dinners, baked goods, and processed meats.

Health notes

Sodium acid pyrophosphate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) when used as a food additive. It is also permitted for use in the European Union. JECFA has evaluated it and set an acceptable daily intake. It is not known to cause adverse health effects at the levels typically found in food.

Allergen info

Sodium acid pyrophosphate is not derived from any of the major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Sodium Acid Pyrophosphates

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Beaver Street Fisheries Inc. Past. Lump Crabmeat Shellfish Unprepared/Unprocessed High in cholesterol — 30% DV per serving 118kcal 23.5Protein 1.2Fat 0Carbs Topco Associates, Inc. Raw Stuffed Chicken Breast Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 28% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving 162kcal 15.5Protein 4.2Fat 14.8Carbs Rosina Food Products, Inc. Italian Village, Gnocchi Potato Dumpling Pasta Pasta by Shape & Type High in sodium — 42% DV per serving 188kcal 5.5Protein 0.8Fat 39.8Carbs Camino Real Foods, Inc. Grilled Chicken Burrito, Southwest Style Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 42% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 185kcal 7.9Protein 5.7Fat 25.6Carbs Koch Foods Of Mississippi Raw Stuffed Chicken Breast Buffalo Style Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 25% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 22% DV per serving 169kcal 14.1Protein 5.6Fat 15.5Carbs

Koch Foods Of Mississippi Koch Foods, Oven Cravers, Breaded Chicken Stuffed With Broccoli & Cheese Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 27% DV per serving 155kcal 14.8Protein 3.5Fat 14.8Carbs Camino Real Foods, Inc. Beef, Cheese & Bacon Burrito Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 41% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving 216kcal 9.7Protein 8.8Fat 24.2Carbs Koch Foods Of Mississippi Chicken Kiev Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in sodium — 27% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 30% DV per serving 232kcal 14.8Protein 11.3Fat 17.6Carbs Papa John's Salads & Produce Ultimeat Pizza Other Deli High in sodium — 27% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 239kcal 13.0Protein 10.9Fat 23.9Carbs Papa John's Salads & Produce Margherita Pizza Other Deli 224kcal 10.6Protein 9.4Fat 24.7Carbs Papa John's Salads & Produce Pizza, BBQ Chicken Other Deli High in sodium — 22% DV per serving 239kcal 12.0Protein 8.7Fat 27.2Carbs Camino Real Foods, Inc. Steak Fajita, Rice & Beans Loaded Quesorito Burrito Wrapped In A Cheese Quesadilla, Steak Fajita, Rice & Beans Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 41% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving 211kcal 9.7Protein 7.0Fat 26.4Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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