Tripotassium Phosphate

Tripotassium Phosphate is a strong chemical compound as well as a mineral compound and in many foods, they are used as foaming agents, emulsifiers, acidity controllers, and so on. This substance can be found in dry and aqueous form with a number of different molecules of water. This salt is less used as fertilizer compared to the other two potassium phosphate salts, monopotassium phosphate, and dipotassium phosphate. Shanghai Chemex is one of the most reputable suppliers of this chemical in the world.

Physical and Chemical Properties:

Anhydrous tri potassium phosphate (TKP) is a solid white powder with the chemical formula K3PO4, which is water-soluble. It is a highly miscible salt that is used as an additive and source of potassium in fruit juice. Increasing the pH also makes the product color creamier or yellower and has a richer appearance; In the table below some of the chemical and physical properties of this product are mentioned:

Chemical formula	K3PO4
Molecular Weight(g/mol)	212.27
Appearance	White deliquescent powder
odor	odorless
Density (g/cm3)	2.564
Melting point (° C)	1,380 (2,520 °F; 1,650 K)
Water Solubility (g/100 mL at 20° C)	90
Solubility	Insoluble in ethanol
Color	Colorless or white
Form	crystals or granules
PH (1 % solution)	Between 11,5 and 12,3
Chemical Structure Depiction

Tripotassium Phosphate synthesis process:

This material can be produced by the reaction of ammonium phosphate ((NH4)3PO4) with potassium chloride (KCl):

(NH₄)₃PO₄ + 3KCl → K₃PO₄ + 3NH₄Cl

Tripotassium Phosphate Uses:

• Tripotassium phosphate helps to stabilize, increase volume, control pH and maintain moisture in food. It also prevents the removal of fat from food, which will preserve the texture and appearance of food.
• Phosphates are used as antimicrobial agents and inhibit the growth of microorganisms. In particular, potassium phosphate has more antimicrobial properties than other phosphates.
• Phosphorus in some of its shapes is found in many multivitamin and mineral supplements.
• Usage of this phosphate as a medicine: This substance can prevent calcium deposition in the kidneys.

What is Tripotassium Phosphate used for in Food?

Tripotassium Phosphate like trisodium citrate helps stabilize, thicken and regulate the acidity and moisture in foods. It’s often used in large amounts in soft drinks, canned fish, processed meats, sausages, ham, and baked goods. Canned and dried vegetables, chewing gum, chocolate products, condensed milk, puddings, breakfast cereals, candies, crackers, alcoholic beverages, pasta, fruit juices, dairy products, salt substitutes, and other seasonings, soups, and tofu can also contain tri potassium phosphate. Overall, any kind of processed food, including fast foods, may contain added phosphates such as tri potassium phosphates.

Is Tripotassium Phosphate safe in supplements?

Tripotassium phosphate supplements are usually used only to treat low levels of phosphate, such as those that occur in some inherited disorders. These supplements should only be used under a doctor’s supervision. Most adults should not take more than 4000 mg of phosphorus per day, which includes phosphorus in other supplements and foods.

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Safety Information:

The food and Drug Administration (FDA) has placed this type of phosphate in the category of safe food additives. However, this chemical can cause problems for the kidneys and other organs in some cases. Getting too much phosphorus could increase the risk for heart disease, even in people with normal kidney function, increasing the risk of mortality from any cause.

Packing and Storage:

Store in cool, dry, and ventilated area away from heat sources and protected from sunlight in a tightly closed original container.