Sodium Acid
What is Sodium Acid?
Sodium acid pyrophosphate is a white, crystalline powder. It is a salt made from sodium and phosphoric acid. It is often used in processed foods.
Is Sodium Acid vegan?
Sodium Acid is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Sodium Acid gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is Sodium Acid a major allergen?
Sodium acid pyrophosphate is not derived from any of the 9 major allergens.
What is Sodium Acid used for?
Sodium acid pyrophosphate is used as a leavening agent in baked goods like cookies and cakes, helping them to rise and become fluffy.
Is Sodium Acid safe?
Sodium acid pyrophosphate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food.
Why it's used
Sodium acid pyrophosphate is used as a leavening agent in baked goods like cookies and cakes, helping them to rise and become fluffy. It also acts as a preservative, preventing discoloration in processed potatoes and seafood.
Health notes
Sodium acid pyrophosphate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. It is also approved as a food additive in the EU. JECFA has evaluated it and established an acceptable daily intake. It is not known to cause adverse health effects when consumed in typical amounts found in food.
Allergen info
Sodium acid pyrophosphate is not derived from any of the 9 major allergens. It does not contain gluten.
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