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E450a
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Ammonium phosphate, diabasic and monobasicRaising agents, Mineral salts, Flour treatment agents, Firming agents, Acidity regulators
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Description
Monobasic potassium phosphate (NH4H2PO4) produces white crystals that are soluble in water. It is used as a dough conditioner, flour treatment agentUsed to improve the manageability of dough during bread making, and improve flour performance during baking., raising agentReacts with moisture and warmth to produce carbon dixoide bubbles that cause the mixture to rise. in baked goods, and as a firming agentUsed to strengthen food and prevent collapse during processing and packaging., and acidity regulatorUsed to change or maintain a pH which can be either acidic or basic (alkaline). They can be organic, minerals, acids, bases, neutralizing agents or buffering agents. in condiments and puddings.
Dibasic potassium phosphate (NH4H2PO4) produces white crystals that are soluble in water. It is used as a dough conditioner, flour treatment agent, raising agent, firming agent, and as an acidity regulator in baked goods and bakery products, alcoholic beverages, condiments and puddings.
Common Uses
Monobasic: Used in baking powder, baked good and bakery products, condiments, puddings and desserts. Dibasic: Used in baked good and bakery products, alcoholic beverages, condiments, and puddings and desserts.
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