Dicalcium Phosphate Dihydrate (DCP) — Food Grade
Product Introduction
Basic Information
· Molecular Formula: CaHPO₄·2H₂O
· CAS No.: 7789-77-7
· Standard Executed: GB1886.3-2021
· Appearance: White powder. Insoluble in water or ethanol; freely soluble in dilute hydrochloric acid or dilute nitric acid
· Packaging: 25kg/bag
Specification
| Item | Index |
|---|---|
| Assay (as Ca) | 98.0%~103.0% |
| Fluorides | ≤ 0.005% |
| Chlorides | ≤ 0.05% |
| Sulfates | ≤ 0.2% |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | ≤ 0.001% |
| Arsenic Salts | ≤ 0.0003% |
| Carbonates | To 1.0 g of sample add 2 mL of hydrochloric acid; no effervescence occurs |
| Insoluble in Hydrochloric Acid | Use 5.0 g of sample; residue is not more than 5 mg |
| Loss on Ignition | Ignite at 600℃ to constant weight; loss in weight is 24.5%~26.5% |
| Barium Salts | Use 0.50 g of sample; no turbidity occurs within 10 minutes |
Application
· 1. Leavening Agent: Used in biscuits, pastries and other baked goods; acts as a leavening agent in combination with sodium bicarbonate.
· 2. Stabilizer and Coagulant: Used in gum base candies (use as needed according to production requirements).
· 3. Moisture Retaining Agent: Used in meat products and aquatic products to improve water retention and texture.
· 4. Acidity Regulator: Used to adjust food pH value and stabilize product quality.
· 5. Nutritional Enhancer (Calcium Source): Used in biscuits, infant formula, solid beverages, etc., as a calcium supplement. It can be used in biscuits and infant formula at a maximum usage level of 1.0 g/kg; also as quality improver in fermented dough products, use as needed.
· 6. Anti-caking Agent: Used in powdered foods to prevent caking.
· 7. Buffer: Used in dairy products and cheese products (maximum usage calculated as phosphate radical, 14.0 g/kg for re-processed cheese).

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