DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Diphosphates are synthesised salts of phosphoric acid (E 338) and are authorised in the EU as food additives. They have different properties and are used in food technology as antioxidants, raising agents, emulsifiers, firming agents, complexing agents, acidity regulators, melting salts and stabilizers.
The following variants are distinguished and used in food technology:
- Disodium diphosphate
- Trisodium diphosphate
- Tetrasodium diphosphate
- Tetrapotassium diphosphate
- Dicalcium diphosphate
- Calcium dihydrogen diphosphate.
Field of application/useThis section has been translated automatically.
Food additive (E 450)
Emulsifier
Preservation Office
Antioxidant
Release agent
Baking agents
Acidity regulator
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