Ingredient

Sodium Aluminum Phosphate Sulfate

Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
This ingredient acts as a leavening agent, helping baked goods rise and achieve a …

What is Sodium Aluminum Phosphate Sulfate?

Sodium aluminum phosphate sulfate is a synthetic compound created by reacting aluminum sulfate with sodium phosphate and sulfuric acid. It is a white, crystalline powder used as a food additive.

Is Sodium Aluminum Phosphate Sulfate vegan?

Sodium Aluminum Phosphate 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 Sulfate gluten-free?

Sodium aluminum phosphate sulfate is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens and does not contain gluten.

What is Sodium Aluminum Phosphate Sulfate used for?

This ingredient acts as a leavening agent, helping baked goods rise and achieve a desirable texture.

Is Sodium Aluminum Phosphate Sulfate safe?

In the U.S., sodium aluminum phosphate sulfate is approved for use as a food additive.

Why it's used

This ingredient acts as a leavening agent, helping baked goods rise and achieve a desirable texture. It is often found in cakes, cupcakes, cookies, muffins, and other pastries, where it works with baking soda to produce carbon dioxide gas.

Health notes

In the U.S., sodium aluminum phosphate sulfate is approved for use as a food additive. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated this substance. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects at typical consumption levels.

Allergen info

Sodium aluminum phosphate sulfate is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens and does not contain gluten.

Foods that contain Sodium Aluminum Phosphate Sulfate

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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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