Tetrapotassium Pyrophosphate

Description

Tetrapotassium Pyrophosphate (TKPP)

Chemical Formula: K₄P₂O₇

Tetrapotassium Pyrophosphate (TKPP) is a versatile inorganic compound with a wide range of applications, primarily in the food industry and as a buffering and chelating agent. It is a white, hygroscopic powder that is soluble in water.

Key Uses:

Food Industry:

• Buffering Agent: Used to maintain stable pH levels in food products, influencing texture, flavor, and preservation.
• Emulsifier: Helps to stabilize emulsions in processed foods, preventing the separation of oil and water components.
• Sequestrant: Binds to metal ions, preventing them from reacting with other ingredients or causing discoloration. This is particularly important in meat and seafood processing to prevent oxidation and maintain color.
• Dispersant: Helps to disperse ingredients evenly in food mixtures.

Detergents and Cleaners: Used as a builder in some detergents and cleaning products, similar to the function of phosphates in these applications.

Other Applications:

• Industrial Water Treatment: Used in some water treatment applications.
• Textile Industry: Used in some textile processing.

Packaging: Available in bags