Sodium Aluminum Sulfate
What is Sodium Aluminum Sulfate?
Sodium aluminum sulfate is an inorganic salt that appears as a white, crystalline powder. It is produced through chemical synthesis, combining aluminum hydroxide, sulfuric acid, and sodium sulfate.
Is Sodium Aluminum Sulfate vegan?
Sodium 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 Sulfate a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Sodium Aluminum Sulfate used for?
It is primarily used as a leavening agent in baked goods, often found in baking powder formulations.
Is Sodium Aluminum Sulfate safe?
In the United States, sodium aluminum sulfate is an FDA-approved food additive.
Why it's used
It is primarily used as a leavening agent in baked goods, often found in baking powder formulations. When combined with moisture and heat, it reacts to produce carbon dioxide gas, which helps doughs and batters rise, giving products a light and airy texture. It is commonly used in cakes, cookies, and pizza crusts.
Health notes
In the United States, sodium aluminum sulfate is an FDA-approved food additive. JECFA has evaluated sodium aluminum sulfate and set an acceptable daily intake. Concerns have been raised about aluminum intake from food additives and its potential link to neurological conditions. However, major scientific and regulatory bodies, including JECFA, have concluded that there is no clear evidence of harm at typical dietary exposure levels from food additives.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen.
Foods that contain Sodium Aluminum Sulfate
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GENERAL MILLS SALES INC.
Betty Crocker Gluten Free Pizza Crust Mix
351kcal
5.4Protein
4.0Fat
75.7Carbs
ConAgra Foods Packaged Foods, LLC
Sausage, Egg & Cheddar Cheese Stuffed Buttermilk Biscuit, Sausage, Egg & Cheddar Cheese
High in sodium — 48% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 32% DV per serving
289kcal
8.4Protein
14.8Fat
29.6Carbs
Kingston Marketing Co
Glazed Cinnamon Mini Rolls, Glazed Cinnamon
342kcal
5.3Protein
13.2Fat
50Carbs
Topco Associates, Inc.
Fajita Chicken Seasoned Chicken And Rice In A Savory Fajita Sauce With A Selection Of Bell Peppers And Onion Skillet Dinner, Fajita Chicken
81kcal
5.0Protein
1.0Fat
12.6Carbs
Topco Associates, Inc.
Chicken Alfredo Seasoned Chicken With Pasta In A Creamy Alfredo Sauce With Carrots, Broccoli And Peas Skillet Dinner, Chicken Alfredo
High in sodium — 20% DV per serving
116kcal
7.1Protein
2.5Fat
15.7Carbs
El Encanto Inc
Hand-Made Red Chile & Stone Ground Corn Pork Tamales, Red Chile & Stone Ground Corn
High in sodium — 20% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving
247kcal
7.1Protein
17.6Fat
17.6Carbs
Kingston Marketing Co
Frosted Pink Sugar Cookies, Frosted
High in added sugars — 32% DV per serving
421kcal
2.6Protein
15.8Fat
68.4Carbs
Kingston Marketing Co
Frosted Unicorn Sugar Cookies Flavored Cotton Candy Frosting, Frosted Unicorn Sugar Cookies
High in added sugars — 32% DV per serving
421kcal
2.6Protein
15.8Fat
68.4Carbs
Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc.
Rich Frosted Donuts, Rich Frosted
High in saturated fat — 65% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 34% DV per serving
424kcal
3.4Protein
30.5Fat
50.9Carbs
Don Miguel Mexican Foods, Inc.
Burrito, Burrito
High in sodium — 42% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 90% DV per serving
268kcal
11.1Protein
13.1Fat
26.8Carbs
Frozen Specialties, Inc.
Pepperoni Crispy Crust Pizza, Pepperoni
High in sodium — 34% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving
265kcal
8.2Protein
12.2Fat
32.0Carbs
Mission Foods Inc
Flour Tortillas Extra Grande Burrito
High in sodium — 37% DV per serving
290kcal
8Protein
7Fat
49Carbs
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