To Preserve Natural Potato Color
What is To Preserve Natural Potato Color?
Sodium acid pyrophosphate is a white, crystalline powder. It is a salt made from combining sodium and pyrophosphoric acid. It is often used in food processing.
Is To Preserve Natural Potato Color vegan?
To Preserve Natural Potato Color is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is To Preserve Natural Potato Color gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is To Preserve Natural Potato Color a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is To Preserve Natural Potato Color used for?
Sodium acid pyrophosphate is used as a leavening agent in baked goods like biscuits and pancakes, helping them to rise.
Is To Preserve Natural Potato Color safe?
Sodium acid pyrophosphate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as intended.
Why it's used
Sodium acid pyrophosphate is used as a leavening agent in baked goods like biscuits and pancakes, helping them to rise. It also acts as a preservative to maintain the natural color of processed potatoes and as a buffering agent in some foods.
Health notes
Sodium acid pyrophosphate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as intended. It is a source of phosphorus, and excessive intake of phosphorus can be a concern for individuals with kidney disease. JECFA has evaluated it and set an acceptable daily intake. No significant health concerns are associated with its typical use in food.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen. It does not contain gluten.
Foods that contain To Preserve Natural Potato Color
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