Monocalcium Phosphate E341(i)

Product Overview

Leavening Acid | pH Regulator | Mineral Fortifier | Highly Reactive

Monocalcium Phosphate (MCP) is a high-purity calcium phosphate salt widely used in the food industry as a primary leavening acid, pH regulator, and mineral fortifier. It appears as a white, free-flowing powder, is readily soluble in water, and is valued for its fast and reliable reaction with bicarbonates to release carbon dioxide in baking systems.

This ingredient plays a critical role in baking powders, bakery mixes, and functional food formulations, helping manufacturers achieve consistent rise, controlled acidity, and dependable performance across production batches.

Key Properties

• Chemical Name: Monocalcium Phosphate
• Scientific Formula: Ca(H₂PO₄)₂
• E Number (Food Additive Code): E341(i)
• Common Name: MCP
• Industry Name: Calcium Dihydrogen Phosphate
• Appearance: White crystalline powder
• Solubility: Freely soluble in water

Applications in Food & Beverage Production

Monocalcium Phosphate is widely used across commercial food manufacturing and ingredient processing, including:

• Baking Powders & Bakery Mixes: Primary acid component in leavening systems
• Bread, Cakes & Biscuits: Supports controlled rise and crumb structure
• Fortified Foods & Cereals: Calcium enrichment
• Powder Blends & Premixes: Functional ingredient for uniform performance
• Confectionery & Snacks: pH adjustment and formulation stability
• Food Processing Aid: Used where rapid acidification is required

Key Features

• Fast-Acting Leavening Acid: Reacts quickly with bicarbonates for immediate gas release
• pH Regulation: Provides controlled acidity in bakery and food systems
• Mineral Fortification: Source of calcium for nutritional labelling
• Highly Soluble: Ensures uniform distribution in dry mixes and liquid systems
• Consistent Performance: Reliable reaction profile across production batches
• Shelf-Stable: Maintains quality under standard dry storage conditions