Ingredient · E450

Sodium Acidpyrophosphate

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
It is used as a leavening agent in baked goods like cakes and cookies, …

What it is

Sodium acid pyrophosphate is a white, crystalline powder that is a salt of pyrophosphoric acid. It is made by heating sodium phosphate. It is commonly used as a food additive.

Why it's used

It is used as a leavening agent in baked goods like cakes and cookies, helping them to rise and become fluffy. It also acts as a buffering agent, helping to control acidity, and can be used to preserve color in processed potatoes and meats.

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, and excessive phosphorus intake can be a concern for individuals with kidney disease. However, at typical dietary levels, it is not associated with adverse health effects. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated it and established an acceptable daily intake.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Sodium Acidpyrophosphate

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Coborn's Incorporated Bars, Black Raspberry Walnut Blondie Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 492kcal 6.3Protein 27.0Fat 57.1Carbs The Alternative Baking Company Holiday Mint Cookie, Holiday Mint Cookies & Biscuits 328kcal 4.7Protein 9.4Fat 64.1Carbs Coborn's Incorporated Lemon Square Cake Iced Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 363kcal 3.0Protein 14.8Fat 54.8Carbs Coborn's Incorporated Chocolate Chip Blondie Bars Cookies & Biscuits High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 446kcal 4.6Protein 21.5Fat 61.5Carbs Coborn's Incorporated Oatmeal Raisin Blondie Bars Snack, Energy & Granola Bars 333kcal 4.8Protein 11.1Fat 54.0Carbs Pumpkin Sugared Cookie, Pumpkin Sugared Meijer, Inc. Pumpkin Sugared Cookie, Pumpkin Sugared Cookies & Biscuits 452kcal 3.2Protein 19.4Fat 64.5Carbs Market Basket Inc. Cinnamon Pie Dough Twists, Cinnamon Pie Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries High in sodium — 20% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 80% DV per serving 52kcal 0.5Protein 2.9Fat 4.3Carbs Market Basket Inc. Cream Cheese Brownie, Cream Cheese Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 28% DV per serving 356kcal 4.8Protein 14.4Fat 51.9Carbs Harvard Pastry & Baking Corporation Double Chocolate Hazelnut Spread Gourmet Cookies Cakes, Double Chocolate Hazelnut Spread Cookies & Biscuits 214kcal 4.8Protein 6.0Fat 42.9Carbs Wild Caught Skinless & Boneless Cod Fingers Fishin' Company Wild Caught Skinless & Boneless Cod Fingers Frozen Fish & Seafood 247kcal 10.6Protein 14.1Fat 19.4Carbs Apple Cider Glazed Donuts, Apple Cider Target Stores Apple Cider Glazed Donuts, Apple Cider Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving High in added sugars — 28% DV per serving 404kcal 4.3Protein 21.3Fat 51.1Carbs Double Chocolate Decadence Cookie, Double Chocolate The Alternative Baking Company Double Chocolate Decadence Cookie, Double Chocolate Cookies & Biscuits 367kcal 5Protein 11.7Fat 65Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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