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Trisodium phosphate and other sodium phosphate additives have multiple uses in the food industry and are found in many commercially prepared products. They are used to decrease acidity and improve texture in foods like baked goods and meats.
Trisodium phosphate is produced by neutralization of phosphoric acid using sodium carbonate, which produces disodium hydrogen phosphate. The disodium hydrogen phosphate is reacted with sodium hydroxide to form trisodium phosphate and water.
Trisodium phosphate and other sodium phosphate additives have multiple uses in the food industry and are found in many commercially prepared products.