Ingredient

Sodium Aluminum Pyrophosphate

Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

This ingredient is primarily used as a leavening agent in baked goods like cakes, …

What is Sodium Aluminum Pyrophosphate?

Sodium aluminum pyrophosphate is a synthetic inorganic compound made from sodium, aluminum, and phosphorus. It is a white powder that is insoluble in water and is often used as a leavening agent in baked goods. It is produced through a chemical reaction involving these elements.

Is Sodium Aluminum Pyrophosphate vegan?

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

Is Sodium Aluminum Pyrophosphate gluten-free?

It does not contain gluten.

Is Sodium Aluminum Pyrophosphate a major allergen?

Sodium aluminum pyrophosphate is not derived from any of the FDA's nine major allergens.

What is Sodium Aluminum Pyrophosphate used for?

This ingredient is primarily used as a leavening agent in baked goods like cakes, cupcakes, and biscuits.

Is Sodium Aluminum Pyrophosphate safe?

Sodium aluminum pyrophosphate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use as a leavening agent.

Why it's used

This ingredient is primarily used as a leavening agent in baked goods like cakes, cupcakes, and biscuits. It works with baking soda to produce carbon dioxide gas, which causes doughs and batters to rise. It helps create a light and airy texture in these products.

Health notes

Sodium aluminum pyrophosphate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use as a leavening agent. It is approved by the FDA as a food additive. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated it. At typical intake levels found in food, it is not associated with adverse health effects.

Allergen info

Sodium aluminum pyrophosphate is not derived from any of the FDA's nine major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Foods that contain Sodium Aluminum Pyrophosphate

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Hostess Brands, LLC Old Fashioned Mini Donuts, Old Fashioned Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving High in added sugars — 36% DV per serving 446kcal 3.6Protein 23.2Fat 57.1Carbs TWO-BITE Meyer Lemon Cupcakes Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving High in added sugars — 64% DV per serving 387kcal 2.7Protein 17.3Fat 53.3Carbs General Mills, Inc. Dough Sheets Sugar Cookie Crusts & Dough 432kcal 2.7Protein 21.6Fat 59.5Carbs Furlani's Food Corporation Furlani, Cheddar Biscuits Frozen Bread & Dough High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 425kcal 10Protein 25Fat 37.5Carbs Saker ShopRites, Inc. Butter Pound Cake, Butter Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 327kcal 3.6Protein 7.3Fat 52.7Carbs Smart & Final Iris Corporation Buttermilk Instant Pancake Mix, Buttermilk Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes High in sodium — 33% DV per serving 383kcal 10Protein 5Fat 73.3Carbs

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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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