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Disodium Phosphate
Disodium Phosphate
Disodium Phosphate
What is it:
Disodium phosphate, also known as sodium phosphate dibasic, is a chemical compound commonly used in food, pharmaceutical, and industrial applications. It is a white, crystalline powder that is highly soluble in water. Disodium phosphate is produced for commercial use through a synthetic process that involves the reaction of phosphoric acid with sodium hydroxide. The resulting compound is disodium phosphate, which is then purified, dried, and milled to obtain the desired form for commercial applications. In the food industry, disodium phosphate is primarily used as an acidity regulator, emulsifier, and sequestrant. It is commonly found in baked goods, cereals, dairy products, and processed meats.
Rating:
While disodium phosphate is not a compound that is naturally occurring in nature, it is derived from a simple reaction between naturally occurring minerals. There is no data suggesting that it is harmful, yet there is limited research. Added dietary phosphates may pose a risk for people with various health conditions in which dietary phosphate intake needs to be monitored.
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your health. Certain ingredients withdraw from your health bank. We want health promoting ingredients in our diet. To keep things simple, we rate ingredients on a green, yellow, red scale:
Clean
It is naturally occurring in food and has no harmful effects on the body. It is real food. It is health promoting.
Caution
It goes into one or more of the below categories
- It is not naturally occurring in food but doesn’t have data showing it has a harmful effect on the body (additives like Gellan Gum)
- It is naturally occurring but can have some harmful effects on the body (added sugars, oils, gums etc.)
We Avoid
It is known to have a harmful effect on the body (ex. All food colorings, Natural Flavors, MSG, Potassium bromate, aspartame, artificial flavors)
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