How Does Dipotassium Phosphate Work?

Dipotassium Phosphate Uses
In the food industry, dipotassium phosphate functions as an effective buffering agent and chelating agent, which may also be used for yeast food, emulsifying salt, and a synergistic agent of antioxidation.

What does dipotassium phosphate do to your body?

Although dipotassium phosphate is safe for healthy individuals, it can be dangerous for those with common health problems, including kidney disease, severe heart and lung disease, and thyroid problems. It's used as a buffering agent in antifreeze, and in food as an additive to emulsify, stabilize, or provide texture.

What does dipotassium phosphate do in food?

Uses. As a food additive, dipotassium phosphate is used in imitation dairy creamers, dry powder beverages, mineral supplements, and starter cultures. It functions as an emulsifier, stabilizer and texturizer; it also is a buffering agent, and chelating agent especially for the calcium in milk products..

Robert Thorne

Robert Thorne

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