Diphosphate

Diphosphate is a food ingredient that is commonly used in processed foods to enhance various properties like texture or shelf life. It is a synthetic compound, meaning it is made in a laboratory rather than being derived from a plant or animal source. Diphosphate may appear on food labels under different names such as E450 or sodium acid pyrophosphate.

The production of diphosphate involves combining different chemicals in a controlled environment to create the final compound. This process results in a white powder or crystal that is then added to foods for specific purposes. Diphosphate is used in a wide range of food products to improve moisture retention, acidity regulation, or act as a leavening agent in baked goods.

Food manufacturers include diphosphate in their products to achieve certain characteristics like maintaining the freshness of baked goods, improving the texture of processed meat, or stabilising dairy products. You can find diphosphate in items such as baked goods, instant pudding mixes, sausages, and certain cheeses. It plays a crucial role in ensuring that these foods have the desired taste, texture, and appearance for consumers.

Foods in the CalorieStar database containing Diphosphate

Fibre One 90 Calorie Birthday Cake Squares
Sainsbury's Bakewell Slices
Asda Battered Onion Rings
Sainsbury's Battered Onion Rings
Sainsbury's Blueberry Mini Muffins
Sainsbury's Blueberry Muffins
Sainsbury's British Roast Beef Slices
Fibre One Calorie Chocolate Fudge Brownie Squares
Fibre One Calorie Cookies & Cream Drizzle Squares
Fibre One Calorie Salted Caramel Bars

Fibre One Calorie Salted Caramel Drizzle Squares
Asda Chicken and Bacon Bakes
Chicago Town Chicken Club Deep Dish Pizzas
Birds Eye Chicken Shop Ultimate Fillets Burgers
Young's Chip Shop Large Battered Haddock Fillets
Young's Chip Shop Large Cod Fillets
Sainsbury's Choc Chunk Muffins
Sainsbury's Choc Mini Roll Tub, Taste Difference (approx.)
Sainsbury's Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins
Sainsbury's Chocolate Mini Rolls
Barny Chocolate Soft Baked Bears 5pk
Sainsbury's Chocolate Yule Pups
Kirsty's Classic Vegan Margherita Pizza
Elizabeth Shaw Coconut & Hazelnut Biscuits
Asda Curly Fries