Sodium Bicarbonate And Monocalcium Phosphate
What is Sodium Bicarbonate And Monocalcium Phosphate?
Sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and monocalcium phosphate are common leavening agents. Sodium bicarbonate is a white crystalline powder that is naturally occurring or manufactured. Monocalcium phosphate is a calcium salt of phosphoric acid, often made from phosphate rock.
Is Sodium Bicarbonate And Monocalcium Phosphate vegan?
Sodium Bicarbonate And 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 Bicarbonate And Monocalcium Phosphate gluten-free?
They do not contain gluten.
Is Sodium Bicarbonate And Monocalcium Phosphate a major allergen?
Neither sodium bicarbonate nor monocalcium phosphate are derived from or considered major allergens.
What is Sodium Bicarbonate And Monocalcium Phosphate used for?
These ingredients work together to produce carbon dioxide gas when mixed with liquid and heated, causing baked goods to rise and become light and fluffy.
Is Sodium Bicarbonate And Monocalcium Phosphate safe?
Sodium bicarbonate and monocalcium phosphate are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as food ingredients.
Why it's used
These ingredients work together to produce carbon dioxide gas when mixed with liquid and heated, causing baked goods to rise and become light and fluffy. They are frequently used in cakes, cookies, crackers, and quick breads.
Health notes
Sodium bicarbonate and monocalcium phosphate are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as food ingredients. They are not typically consumed in amounts that would cause adverse health effects. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated these substances, and no specific concerns have been raised regarding their use in food.
Allergen info
Neither sodium bicarbonate nor monocalcium phosphate are derived from or considered major allergens. They do not contain gluten.
Foods that contain Sodium Bicarbonate And Monocalcium Phosphate
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McCormick & Company, Inc.
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High in sodium — 37% DV per serving
321kcal
7.1Protein
0Fat
75Carbs
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Old Fashioned Donuts
High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving
404kcal
3.5Protein
15.8Fat
61.4Carbs
R.A.B. Food Group, LLC
Snack Crackers, Original
367kcal
6.7Protein
13.3Fat
53.3Carbs
Topco Associates, Inc.
Thin Wheats Baked Snack Crackers, Thin Wheats
419kcal
6.5Protein
16.1Fat
74.2Carbs
Topco Associates, Inc.
Reduced Fat Thin Wheats Baked Snack Crackers, Thin Wheats
379kcal
6.9Protein
10.3Fat
75.9Carbs
The Moran Group Incorporated
Classic Wheat Thin-Baked Crackers, Classic Wheat
419kcal
6.5Protein
14.5Fat
74.2Carbs
R.A.B. Food Group, LLC
Rye Snack Crackers
367kcal
6.7Protein
13.3Fat
53.3Carbs
United States Bakery
Donouts, Maple Glazed
High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving
404kcal
3.5Protein
15.8Fat
61.4Carbs
R.A.B. Food Group, LLC
Tam Tams, Sesame Snack Crackers
467kcal
10Protein
20Fat
63.3Carbs
Big Y Foods, Inc.
Reduced Fat Thin Wheats Baked Snack Crackers
379kcal
6.9Protein
10.3Fat
75.9Carbs
United States Bakery
Glazed Donuts
395kcal
2.3Protein
16.3Fat
60.5Carbs
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Donut, Frosted Chocolate
High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving
474kcal
3.5Protein
26.3Fat
56.1Carbs
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