Dipotassium phosphate

Dipotassium phosphate

Dipotassium phosphate

What is it:

Dipotassium phosphate (DKP) is a water-soluble salt produced through the chemical synthesis of phosphoric acid, obtained by reacting phosphate rock with sulfuric acid. Mono- and tripotassium phosphates are then reacted with potassium hydroxide to convert them into dipotassium phosphate. The resulting crystals are purified, and DKP is widely used as a food additive in processed foods for its emulsifying, stabilizing, and pH-adjusting properties.

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Dipotassium phosphate (DKP) is a water-soluble salt produced through the chemical synthesis of phosphoric acid, obtained by reacting phosphate rock with sulfuric acid. Mono- and tripotassium phosphates are then reacted with potassium hydroxide to convert them into dipotassium phosphate. The resulting crystals are purified, and DKP is widely used as a food additive in processed foods for its emulsifying, stabilizing, and pH-adjusting properties.

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