Ingredient

Sodium Aluminium Phosphate Acidic

Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Manufacturers use sodium aluminum phosphate as a leavening agent, meaning it helps dough and …

What is Sodium Aluminium Phosphate Acidic?

Sodium aluminum phosphate is a white powder made from aluminum and sodium salts. It is often produced by reacting aluminum hydroxide with phosphoric acid and sodium hydroxide. It is used as a leavening agent in baked goods.

Is Sodium Aluminium Phosphate Acidic vegan?

Sodium Aluminium Phosphate Acidic is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.

Is Sodium Aluminium Phosphate Acidic gluten-free?

It does not contain gluten.

Is Sodium Aluminium Phosphate Acidic a major allergen?

Sodium aluminum phosphate is not derived from any of the nine major allergens recognized by the FDA.

What is Sodium Aluminium Phosphate Acidic used for?

Manufacturers use sodium aluminum phosphate as a leavening agent, meaning it helps dough and batter rise.

Is Sodium Aluminium Phosphate Acidic safe?

Sodium aluminum phosphate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food additive.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use sodium aluminum phosphate as a leavening agent, meaning it helps dough and batter rise. It works with baking soda to produce carbon dioxide gas. It is commonly found in cakes, cupcakes, and other baked items.

Health notes

Sodium aluminum phosphate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food additive. It has been evaluated by the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), with both bodies establishing acceptable daily intake levels. Research has not shown adverse health effects from typical dietary intake. Some older studies raised concerns about aluminum intake from food additives, but current scientific consensus and regulatory reviews have not identified significant risks at approved levels.

Allergen info

Sodium aluminum phosphate is not derived from any of the nine major allergens recognized by the FDA. It does not contain gluten.

Foods that contain Sodium Aluminium Phosphate Acidic

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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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