In the food industry it is used as an emulsifier, buffering agent, nutrient, sequestrant and a texturant.

It is used in chicken nuggets, marshmallows, cheese, cakes, ice cream, pastries, pudding, crab meat, imitation crab, canned tuna, and soy-based meat alternatives.

TetraSodium Pyrophosphate, E450, CAS no.7722-88-5, white powder or granular, also called sodium pyrophosphate, tetrasodium phosphate or TSPP, manufacturing process from Disodium Phosphate.

Tetrasodium pyrophosphate is used as a buffering agent, an emulsifier, a dispersing agent, and a thickening agent, and is often used as a food additive.

TSPP is used to modify the proteins enabling them to retain moisture during storage, thawing, and cooking.

• In Food Production

TetraSodium Pyrophosphate can be used as buffering agent, emulsifier, and thickening agent in food such as in chicken nuggets, marshmallows, pudding, crab meat, imitation crab, canned tuna, and soy-based meat alternatives.

• In Beverage

TetraSodium Pyrophosphate can be used as dispersing agent in beverage.

• In Health and Personal care

TetraSodium Pyrophosphate can be used in the formulation of bath products, colognes, dentifrices, mouthwashes, hair conditioners, hair dyes and colors, permanent waves, shampoos, makeup and skin care products. TetraSodium Pyrophosphate also can be used in toothpaste.

• In Agriculture/Animal Feed/Poultry

TetraSodium Pyrophosphate can be used in Agriculture/Animal Feed/Poultry products, such as in cat food and pet food.

• In Other Industries

TetraSodium Pyrophosphate can be used as detergents in textile to reduce water hardness; in metal surface processing to remove rust.