VegNutro-Phos (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate)

The leavening acid, VegNutro-Phos (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate) is an important component of double acting baking powder as well as self-rising flour. VegNutro-Phos reacts in stages and is desirable in baking applications for its slow action.

Initially, when moisture is added to form a dough, VegNutro-Phos reacts with baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) to produce carbon dioxide gas. In fact, 22-40% of gas is released during this initial mixing period of two-minutes. The remaining 50% gas is released when temperature is applied during the baking process.

Properties

• Chemical formula: Na₂ H₂P₂O₇
• Molecular Weight: 221.94
• White crystalline powder or granules
• Soluble in water

Advantages of VegNutro-Phos

• VegNutro-Phos used in baking to control the fermenting rising capacity to increase the producing strength.
• It is extensively used in food processing in canned seafood, cured meat & potato products to adjust the pH, maintain color, improve the water holding capacity and reduce purge during retorting.
• As an quality improver it enhances complexation, pH and lonic strength.

Storage: Store in cool and dry place.