Comparing E450I - Disodium diphosphate vs E503I - Ammonium carbonate

Overview

E450I - Disodium diphosphate

Disodium diphosphate (E450i), also called sodium acid pyrophosphate (SAPP), is a phosphate salt used to help foods rise, keep their color, and hold moisture. It is common in baking powders, processed meats, and prepared potato products. Regulators in the U.S. and EU allow it in foods when used properly.

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E503I - Ammonium carbonate

Ammonium carbonate (E503i) is a classic leavening agent, often called baker’s ammonia. It releases gases during baking that puff and crisp thin, dry baked goods like crackers and cookies, without leaving a salty or soapy taste. It is part of the broader E503 group alongside ammonium hydrogen carbonate (E503ii), and is widely used in traditional European recipes for its clean, crisp lift.

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Synonyms
E450i
Disodium diphosphate
Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate
sapp
disodium dihydrogen pyrophosphate
disodium pyrophosphate
sodium acid pyrophosphate
disodium diphosphate
disodium dihydrogen diphosphate
E503i
Ammonium carbonate
Functions
acidity regulatorraising agentsequestrantstabilizer
acidity regulatorraising agent
Origins
Synthetic
Mineral
Animal
Synthetic
Products

Found in 13,177 products

Found in 103 products

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Popular questions

  1. What did marvin sapp do?

    This seems unrelated; Disodium diphosphate (E450i), also called sodium acid pyrophosphate (SAPP), is a leavening acid and sequestrant that helps dough rise and prevents discoloration in foods like baked goods and potatoes.

  2. How old is marvin sapp?

    Age isn’t applicable; E450i is a permitted phosphate additive considered safe within regulatory limits (e.g., EFSA’s group ADI for phosphates is 40 mg/kg body weight per day as phosphorus), though people with kidney disease may need to limit phosphate additives.

  3. Is tyreak sapp related to warren sapp?

    Unrelated to the additive; E450i is a synthetically produced phosphate salt labeled as sodium acid pyrophosphate, disodium (dihydrogen) diphosphate, or E450i.

  4. Does warren sapp have a son?

    Not about the additive; E450i commonly appears in cakes, pancakes, processed meats, canned seafood, and frozen potatoes to control leavening, improve texture, and retain moisture.

  5. What happened to marvin sapp?

    Also unrelated; E450i remains authorized for use, and while generally recognized as safe at permitted levels, excessive phosphate intake can affect mineral balance in sensitive individuals.

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  1. Is ammonium carbonate soluble in water?

    Yes—ammonium carbonate is readily soluble in water; its solutions are alkaline and release ammonia, especially when warmed.

  2. Is ammonium carbonate ionic or covalent?

    It is an ionic salt composed of ammonium (NH4+) cations and carbonate (CO3^2-) anions.

  3. What is ammonium carbonate used for?

    In foods it’s used as a leavening (raising) agent, especially in low-moisture baked goods like cookies and crackers; it’s also used in smelling salts.

  4. Is ammonium carbonate soluble?

    Yes; it is soluble in water but essentially insoluble in ethanol, and it decomposes to ammonia and carbon dioxide when heated.

  5. What is the chemical formula for ammonium carbonate?

    (NH4)2CO3.

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