Synonym(s)
CAS No 7601-54-9; Potassium phosphate; Sodium orthophosphate; Sodium phosphate; Sodium phosphates; Sodium phosphoricum tribasicum; tertiary sodium phosphate
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Sodium phosphate (monosodium phosphate, disodium phosphate, trisodium phosphate) consists of colourless crystals which are very easily soluble in water.
EffectsThis section has been translated automatically.
Phosphates stabilize the acidity of foods and support the effect of gelling and thickening agents by binding calcium, magnesium, iron and heavy metal ions in solid complexes.
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