Ingredient · E450(iii)

Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Manufacturers use tetrasodium pyrophosphate as a buffering agent, emulsifier, sequestrant, and leavening agent. It …

What it is

Tetrasodium pyrophosphate is a synthetic inorganic salt made from phosphoric acid. It is a white powder that dissolves in water. It is often produced by heating sodium phosphate.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use tetrasodium pyrophosphate as a buffering agent, emulsifier, sequestrant, and leavening agent. It helps prevent separation in dairy products, can improve the texture of processed meats and seafood, and is used in baking powders.

Health notes

Tetrasodium pyrophosphate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food additive. It is a source of phosphorus, an essential mineral. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated tetrasodium pyrophosphate and established an acceptable daily intake. It is not known to cause adverse health effects at the levels typically found in food.

Allergen info

Tetrasodium pyrophosphate is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate

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FRESH & EASY Ice Cream Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 210kcal 4Protein 17Fat 19Carbs ROUNDY'S Roundy's, Instant Pudding And Pie Filling, Vanilla Pastry Shells & Fillings 300kcal 0Protein 0Fat 80Carbs QFC Qfc, Cajun Krab Spread Canned Meat 219kcal 6.2Protein 14.1Fat 12.5Carbs SPARTAN Spartan, Hot Cocoa Mix Powdered Drinks 375kcal 12.5Protein 6.2Fat 62.5Carbs FRESH & EASY Chocolate Cream Pie Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 75% DV per serving 280kcal 2.4Protein 14.4Fat 31.2Carbs TWO-BITE Salted Caramel Cupcakes With A Caramel Swirl Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 377kcal 2.9Protein 15.9Fat 55.1Carbs CHARLOTTE'S German Chocolate Cake Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 380kcal 2.5Protein 20.2Fat 48.1Carbs JET-PUFFED Marshmallows Candy 333kcal 3.3Protein 0Fat 80Carbs FAMILY DELIGHT Condensed Creamer Milk Additives 333kcal 2.6Protein 10.3Fat 61.5Carbs SHURFINE Pistachio Instant Pudding, Pistachio Puddings & Custards High in added sugars — 38% DV per serving 375kcal 0Protein 0Fat 95.8Carbs SHURFINE Vanilla Instant Pudding, Vanilla Puddings & Custards High in added sugars — 38% DV per serving 375kcal 0Protein 0Fat 95.8Carbs SHURFINE Banana Cream Instant Pudding, Banana Cream Puddings & Custards High in added sugars — 38% DV per serving 375kcal 0Protein 0Fat 95.8Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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