Sodium Hexamataphosphate
What is Sodium Hexamataphosphate?
Sodium hexametaphosphate is a synthetic salt made from phosphoric acid. It is produced by heating sodium metaphosphate, which is derived from phosphate rock.
Is Sodium Hexamataphosphate vegan?
Sodium Hexamataphosphate is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Sodium Hexamataphosphate gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is Sodium Hexamataphosphate a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Sodium Hexamataphosphate used for?
Manufacturers add it to foods as a sequestrant, which helps prevent unwanted chemical reactions.
Is Sodium Hexamataphosphate safe?
Sodium hexametaphosphate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add it to foods as a sequestrant, which helps prevent unwanted chemical reactions. It can also act as an emulsifier and a texturizer. It is often found in baked goods, dairy products, and imitation dairy products.
Health notes
Sodium hexametaphosphate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. It has been evaluated by JECFA, which did not set a numeric acceptable daily intake. It is not known to cause adverse health effects at typical consumption levels.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen. It does not contain gluten.
Foods that contain Sodium Hexamataphosphate
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