Sodium Pyrophosphate (Food Grade)

Product Name: Sodium Pyrophosphate (Food Grade)

English Name: sodium pyrophosphate

Properties: Anhydrous sodium pyrophosphate, also known as tetrasodium pyrophosphate anhydrous, has the molecular formula Na4P2O7 and a molecular weight of 265.90. It appears as white lumpy solid or white powder, soluble in ethanol, with an alkaline aqueous solution. The relative density of anhydrous sodium pyrophosphate is 2.45, and its melting point is 890°C.
Uses: In the food industry, it serves as a food quality improver, pH regulator, metal ion chelating agent, and adhesive. It is primarily used in meat and aquatic product processing to enhance water retention, maintain meat freshness, and stabilize natural pigments. Additionally, it is used in baking powder and cheese manufacturing, among other applications.