Comparing E450VIII - Dimagnesium diphosphate vs E546 - Magnesium pyrophosphate

Overview

E450VIII - Dimagnesium diphosphate

Dimagnesium diphosphate (E450VIII) is a phosphate-based food additive used mainly as a leavening acid, acidity regulator, and emulsifying salt. It helps baked goods rise evenly and gives processed cheese a smooth, sliceable texture. It contains magnesium instead of sodium, which can be useful in low‑sodium recipes.

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E546 - Magnesium pyrophosphate

Magnesium pyrophosphate (E546) is a phosphate-based mineral salt used in small amounts to help foods keep the right texture, especially dry mixes. It belongs to the family of phosphate additives and is typically used for processing performance rather than flavor or nutrition.

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Synonyms
E450VIII
E450viii
Dimagnesium diphosphate
E546
Magnesium pyrophosphate
Functions
acidity regulatoremulsifying saltraising agentsequestrantstabilizer
sequestrantstabilizer
Origins
Synthetic
Mineral
Synthetic
Mineral
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  1. How to removelifebook e546 keyboard?

    That looks like a question about a Fujitsu LifeBook E546 laptop and isn’t related to the food additive E546; in foods, E546 refers to magnesium pyrophosphate, an inorganic salt used mainly as an anti-caking or stabilizing agent.

  2. What is sodium magnesium silicate & tetrasodium pyrophosphate?

    They are different inorganic food additives: sodium magnesium silicate is a mineral-based anti-caking/thickening agent that helps powders stay free‑flowing, while tetrasodium pyrophosphate (a phosphate) is a sequestrant/buffer used to improve texture and water binding; both are distinct from E546 (magnesium pyrophosphate).

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