Food Grade Monopotassium phosphate (MKP) - E 340(i)

This food grade product is GMO free and Gluten free

Monopotassium phosphate is also termed potassium dihydrogen orthophosphate or potassium phosphate monobasic or MKP.

Monopotassium phosphate is the inorganic compound with formula KH2PO4 with a molecular weight of 136.9

Physical properties:
White crystals,
Easily soluble in water(83.5g/100ml,90℃),
PH value of 4.4-4.8 ( 1% solution )


Usage:
Quality improver,
Emulsifier,
Buffer,

Chelator

Commonly applied to cheese, vegetable fat powder, beverage, and used in meat processing , mixed with other food phosphates. Used as replacement for food grade monosodium phosphate for sodium reduction in food formulation.