Sodium aluminum phosphate

Sodium aluminum phosphate (CAS 7785-88-8), also known by its food additive designation E541, is an inorganic salt used primarily as a leavening acid and buffering agent in food manufacturing.

Where is Sodium aluminum phosphate used?

• Commercial baking: slow-release leavening acid in self-rising flours and baking powders
• Refrigerated dough systems: controlled gas release during oven spring rather than on mixing
• Processed cheese: emulsifying salt that sequesters calcium ions, improving melt characteristics and texture consistency in sliced and block formats
• Pharmaceutical tablets: pH buffer where acid-stable processing conditions are required
• Processed meat and seafood: sequestering action helps stabilize color and extend shelf stability
• SAIP is the common industry shorthand buyers use when sourcing this material for baked goods applications.

Commercial specifications

• Bulk supply is typical in multi-tonne quantities, with smaller packaging available for formulators