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75g Food Grade Monocalcium phosphate anhydrous (MCP-A) - E 341(i) |
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Monocalcium phosphate is also termed Calcium diorthophosphate , Monobasic calcium phosphate or Acid calcium phosphate , |
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Monocalcium phosphate anhydrous (MCP-A), is the inorganic compound with the formula Ca(H2PO4)2 with a molar mass of 234.05 g/mol
It is sligthly soluble in water : 2g in 100ml at 20°C.
It is mildly acidic with a 1% solution having a PH of 3.5 – 4.5 |
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Used as a rapidly reacting leavening acid in bakery products such as double acting baking powder and mixes requiring a two stage leavening action |
Also a calcium supplement in a wide variety of foods |
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Widely used as a dough conditioner for bread
Used for making “calcium water” , the key ingredient to gel LM and LMA pectins ( low or no sugar
pectins - Pomona , Ball , Sure-Jell and alikes ) Sold in a vacuum sealed bag |