Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate (Sapp)

CAS NO.:7758-16-9 Appearance: white powder Place of Origin: Sichuan, China (Mainland) Application: leavening agents, absorbent agents. Properties White powder or granular; relative density 1.86g/cm3; Soluble in water and insoluble in ethanol; If its aqueous solution is heated together with diluted inorganic acid, it will be hydrolyzed into phosphoric acid; It is hygroscopic, and when absorbing humidity, it will become into a product with hexa-hydrates; If it is heated at a temperature above 220℃, it will be decomposed into sodium meta phosphate. Application As a leavening agent it is applied to roast foodstuffs to control the fermentation speed; When applied to instant noodles, it can shorten rehydration time and avoid stickiness and mushiness of the noodles; When applied to crackers or cakes, it may shorten fermentation time, lower the breakage, make the porous space in good order and therefore lengthen the shelf life.