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Diphosphates

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Diphosphates are salts and esters of diphosphoric acid (pyrophosphoric acid), used as leavening agents, emulsifiers, and stabilisers in food products. Common forms include disodium diphosphate and tetrasodium diphosphate.

Also known as Diphosphoric acid salts, Disodium diphosphate, Pyrophosphates, sodium pyrophosphate, Tetrasodium diphosphate, Tetrasodium pyrophosphate
INCI name Diphosphates
E number E450
INS number 450
CAS number 7722-88-5
EC number 231-767-1
CosIng ID 38571
Last reviewed 22 April 2026

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