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Monocalcium Phosphate

What is Monocalcium Phosphate?

Monocalcium Phosphate also known as Calcium dihydrogen phosphate is a chemical compound. [1]

Monocalcium phosphate is usually sourced from limestone and phosphoric acid.

Monocalcium Phosphate Usage in Food

It is mostly used as a leavening agent in food products. [1]



History

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Other Ingredient Information

Products containing Monocalcium Phosphate


The percentage represents the approximate total number of food products from UPC Food Search's data that contain the ingredient, "Monocalcium Phosphate".
The data is calculated from UPC Food Search's product data only, and is not meant to reflect all food products regionally or globally.

Source(s) Derived From

 Other Natural Sources

Natural or Artificial?

 Natural

References
  1. Monocalcium phosphate - Wikipedia

Aliases (Also Known As)


 Anhydrous Monocalcium Phosphate
Calcium Acid Phosphate
Calcium Dihydrogen Diphosphate
Mono Calcium Phosphate
Monobasic Calcium Phosphate
Monocalcium Phosphate Monohydrate
Monocalcium Sulfate

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Revision History

Action User Date/Time
Ingredient addedUPC Food SearchJanuary 1, 2009 @ 2:14 AM

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