Tripotassium Phosphate

Also Known As : Potassium phosphate tribasic

Descriptions
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Vegetarian

Usage Tips

Tripotassium Phosphate can be used to decrease acidity and improve texture in foods such as baked goods such as cakes, muffins and cake mixes.
It can be used in meat and seafood products such as bacon, sausage and canned tuna to retain moisture, prevent spoilage and increase shelf life. It can be used to prevent oil and water from seperating in processed cheese products.

Description

Tripotassium Phosphate is a water-soluble ionic salt, used as a food additive due to its properties as a foaming agent, whipping agent and emulsifier. It can be produced by the reaction of ammonium phosphate with potassium chloride. It is used in baked goods to help dough rise and maintain its form.

Selection Guide

Look for food grade tripotassium phosphate, to be used as food additive.

Note

High levels of tripotassium phosphate are linked to an increased risk of death in people with kidney failure on hemodialysis. It can increase the risk of heart diseases. High phosphorus levels can damage the heart by causing the calcification of blood vessels. It can cause inflammatory bowel disease.⁽²⁾

Resource & Links

(1) https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/trisodium-phosphate#who-should-avoid-it?

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