Monocalcium phosphate, food additive

1. Chemical name: Monocalcium Phosphate Monohydrate, Dihydrocalcium Phosphate Monohydrate

2. M. F.: Ca (H2PO4)2.H2O

3. M. F.: 252.07

4. Physical properties: White crystalline powder or flaky crystal. Specific gravity: 2.220. It may lose crystal water when heated to 109°C. It is soluble in Hydrochloric Acid and Nitric Acid, slightly soluble in water (1.8%, 30°C). Commonly, it contains free Phosphoric Acid and has the character of hygroscopicity. Its water solution is acidic.

5. Quality standard: (GB25559-2010, FCC-V)

6. Usage: In food industry, it is used as leavening agent, dough regulator, buffer, modifier, solidification agent, nutritional supplement, chelating agent, e.g., leavening agent in bake and cake; assistant fermentation agent and buffer in bread and biscuit; pectin curing agent, yeast food, modifier in meat product. When applied in fermentation, it can increase the fermentation capacity.

7. Packing: In 25kg composite plastic woven/paper bag with PE liner.

8. Storage and transport: It should be stored in a dry, ventilative and clean warehouse, kept away from water and moisture during transport and stored separately from poisonous substances. Handled with care, so as to avoid damage to packing bags.