Sodium Aluminum Sulfate Monocalcium Phosphate
What is Sodium Aluminum Sulfate Monocalcium Phosphate?
Sodium aluminum sulfate and monocalcium phosphate are chemical compounds used together as a leavening agent in baked goods. They are manufactured through chemical synthesis.
Is Sodium Aluminum Sulfate Monocalcium Phosphate vegan?
Sodium Aluminum Sulfate Monocalcium Phosphate is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Sodium Aluminum Sulfate Monocalcium Phosphate a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Sodium Aluminum Sulfate Monocalcium Phosphate used for?
When combined with baking soda, these ingredients create carbon dioxide gas, causing doughs and batters to rise and become light and fluffy.
Is Sodium Aluminum Sulfate Monocalcium Phosphate safe?
Sodium aluminum sulfate and monocalcium phosphate are FDA-approved food additives.
Why it's used
When combined with baking soda, these ingredients create carbon dioxide gas, causing doughs and batters to rise and become light and fluffy. They are commonly found in cookies, biscuits, cakes, and some breads.
Health notes
Sodium aluminum sulfate and monocalcium phosphate are FDA-approved food additives. They are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) when used as leavening agents. Regulatory bodies like JECFA have evaluated these substances. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects at typical consumption levels.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen.
Foods that contain Sodium Aluminum Sulfate Monocalcium Phosphate
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