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Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate (SAPP)

LeaveningE450(i)CAS 7758-16-9

An acidulant salt used in combination with sodium bicarbonate in double-acting baking powder systems, graded by reaction speed to control leavening during mixing versus baking.

Physical state
Powder
Solubility
Soluble in water
Odour
Odourless
Typical usage level
0.3-1.5% of finished product weight
Regulatory overview

EU and US regulatory context

EU Context
Regulation
Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008; purity under Commission Regulation (EU) No 231/2012
E-number
E450(i)
Status
Authorised food additive
Key standard
Confirm current Ph. Eur. / FCC monograph specification with the supplier.
US Context
FDA status
GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe)
CFR reference
Pending. Confirm exact citation before publishing to a client-facing document.
Common declaration
Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate
Notes
Pending
Functions & applications

Leavening acid

Technical functionWhat it does
controlled-rate reaction with sodium bicarbonate in double-acting baking powder systemsControls the timing of gas release between mixing and baking.

Recommended applications

Cakes
Leavening acid
Biscuits
Leavening acid
Processed potato products
Leavening acid
Specifications

Technical specification

AppearanceWhite crystalline powder
ColourWhite crystalline powder
OdourOdourless
SolubilitySoluble in water
MoisturePending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
AssayPending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
pHPending
Lead (heavy metals)Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Arsenic (heavy metals)Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Cadmium (heavy metals)Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Mercury (heavy metals)Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Total plate countPending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
SalmonellaPending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
E. coliPending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Yeast & mouldPending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Packaging25kg multiwall paper bags with PE liner, on ISPM-15 treated pallets
Shelf life24 months from production date, unopened
StorageStore in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight.

Values marked "Pending" require confirmation against the current supplier CoA before being issued to a client.

Compliance

Legal & compliance notes

Allergen status
Does not contain any of the 14 major EU allergens.
GMO status
Inorganic salt; not applicable to GMO status.
Irradiation
Not irradiated.
Halal / Kosher
Typically available. Confirm certification with the specific supplier.
  • Critical QC checkpoints: Neutralising value, Assay, Heavy metals.
Customs reference

Import classification data

CN code (8-digit)Pending
TARIC (10-digit)Pending
EU import dutyPending
Anti-dumping measureNone on file
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