Ingredient

Sodium Aluminium Sulfate

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

What it is

Sodium aluminum sulfate is a white crystalline powder. It is a salt formed from aluminum, sodium, and sulfate. It is manufactured for use as a food additive.

Why it's used

It is used as a leavening agent in baked goods like cookies, cakes, and muffins. It reacts with baking soda to produce carbon dioxide gas, which makes the product rise and become lighter in texture.

Health notes

In the U.S., sodium aluminum sulfate is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a leavening agent. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated it. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects at typical consumption levels.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen.

Products containing Sodium Aluminium Sulfate

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Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc. Bimbo, Bimbunuelos Crispy Wheels Cookies & Biscuits 485kcal 3.0Protein 24.2Fat 66.7Carbs FRESH & EASY Lucky Shamrock Cupcakes Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 404kcal 1.8Protein 22.8Fat 50.9Carbs Blue Chip Games Muffin Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 263kcal 4.4Protein 8.8Fat 43.9Carbs Grebe's Bakeries Inc. Peanut Butter Choc Chip Cookie, Peanut Butter Choc Chip Cookies & Biscuits High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 581kcal 6.5Protein 29.0Fat 71.0Carbs McIlhenny Company Spartan, Fajita Style Whole Wheat Tortillas Mexican Dinner Mixes 298kcal 8.8Protein 8.8Fat 47.4Carbs McIlhenny Company Spartan, Crescent Rolls, Original Crusts & Dough 357kcal 3.6Protein 21.4Fat 39.3Carbs The Kroger Co. Kroger, Cheese Pizza, Cheese, Cheese Pizza High in sodium — 21% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 245kcal 8.8Protein 8.8Fat 33.3Carbs Lofthouse Foods Lofthouse, Cake Bites, Peppermint Creme, Peppermint Creme Cookies & Biscuits 429kcal 3.6Protein 17.9Fat 60.7Carbs Lofthouse Foods Lofthouse, Swirled Frosted, Strawberry Creme, Strawberry Creme Cookies & Biscuits 421kcal 2.6Protein 15.8Fat 65.8Carbs United States Bakery Franz, Cookies, Chocolate Peanut Butter, Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies & Biscuits High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 486kcal 8.1Protein 29.7Fat 46.0Carbs Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. The Bakery Baked With Pride, Soft Baked Cookies, Confetti, Confetti Cookies & Biscuits 439kcal 4.9Protein 21.9Fat 58.5Carbs Herr's, Baked Potato Crisps, Barbecue, Barbecue Herr Foods Inc. Herr's, Baked Potato Crisps, Barbecue, Barbecue Chips, Pretzels & Snacks 393kcal 7.1Protein 10.7Fat 78.6Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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