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Is Monocalcium Phosphate vegan?

Monocalcium Phosphate

Vegan

Monocalcium phosphate, also known as monobasic calcium phosphate or monocalcium orthophosphate, is an inorganic compound produced from calcium and phosphoric acid. It is used as a leavening agent in baking, a food additive, and a calcium supplement.

Also known as Acid calcium phosphate, Calcium dihydrogen phosphate, Monobasic calcium phosphate, Monocalcium orthophosphate
CAS number 7758-23-8
EC number 231-837-1
Last reviewed 16 April 2026

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