Sodium Aluminum Phosphate Acidic With Aluminum Sulfate
What is Sodium Aluminum Phosphate Acidic With Aluminum Sulfate?
Sodium aluminum phosphate is a white powder used as a leavening agent. It is a salt formed from sodium, aluminum, and phosphate. It is often combined with aluminum sulfate to enhance its leavening properties in baked goods.
Is Sodium Aluminum Phosphate Acidic With Aluminum Sulfate vegan?
Sodium Aluminum Phosphate Acidic With Aluminum Sulfate is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Sodium Aluminum Phosphate Acidic With Aluminum Sulfate gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is Sodium Aluminum Phosphate Acidic With Aluminum Sulfate a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Sodium Aluminum Phosphate Acidic With Aluminum Sulfate used for?
This ingredient acts as a leavening acid in baking powders and mixes.
Is Sodium Aluminum Phosphate Acidic With Aluminum Sulfate safe?
Sodium aluminum phosphate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food.
Why it's used
This ingredient acts as a leavening acid in baking powders and mixes. It reacts with baking soda to produce carbon dioxide gas, which makes baked goods rise. It is commonly found in cakes, cupcakes, and snack cakes.
Health notes
Sodium aluminum phosphate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated it and established an acceptable daily intake. Some research has explored the potential impact of aluminum intake from various sources, but typical consumption levels from food additives are not considered a health concern by regulatory bodies.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen. It does not contain gluten.
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