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Tricalcium phosphate (TCP), also known as calcium phosphate, is a white crystal or amorphous powder that is commonly found in human bones and teeth. It is an important food additive. It has multiple functions such as anticoagulation, buffering, and water retention. It is also an important additive for nutritional protein powder. In the food industry, it is used as an anti-caking agent, buffer, water retention agent, acidity regulator, stabilizer, and nutritional enhancer.
Tricalcium Phosphate (TCP) is a calcium salt derived from phosphoric acid. It is a fine, white powder that is odorless and insoluble in water, making it ideal for various food applications. Tricalcium Phosphate is highly regarded for its role as a calcium source, as well as its ability to act as an anticaking agent and dispersant in powdered products like flour, baking mixes, and spices.
At Joyful Nutritional, our Food Grade Tricalcium Phosphate is manufactured to the highest standards, ensuring its purity, performance, and compliance with food safety regulations. It is widely used in the food industry to enhance product stability, improve handling, and ensure consistent quality.
Tricalcium Phosphate | |
Product Name: | Tricalcium Phosphate (TCP) |
Appearance: | Fine white, odorless powder |
Chemical Formula: | Ca₃(PO₄)₂ |
Molecular Weight: | 310.18 g/mol |
CAS Number: | 7758-87-4 |
EINECS Number: | 231-840-8 |
Grade: | Food Grade |
Synonyms: | Calcium phosphate, tribasic; Calcium orthophosphate |
1. Prevents Caking and Clumping:
• Tricalcium Phosphate acts as an effective anticaking agent, preventing moisture absorption in flour, which can lead to clumping or hardening. It works by coating the particles of flour, ensuring that they remain free-flowing and easy to handle, even in humid or moisture-prone environments.
2. Enhances Dispersibility:
• In addition to preventing caking, Tricalcium Phosphate functions as a dispersant, ensuring that the flour disperses evenly when mixed with other ingredients. This is particularly important in baking and food processing, where uniform ingredient distribution is critical for achieving the desired texture and consistency.
3. Improves Product Flowability:
• By maintaining the flowability of flour, Tricalcium Phosphate facilitates smoother processing during production, packaging, and transportation. This ensures that the flour can be measured, poured, and blended with ease, reducing waste and improving efficiency.
4. Neutral and Safe for Use:
• As a neutral and non-reactive compound, Tricalcium Phosphate does not alter the taste, color, or quality of the flour. It is GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) and approved for use in food products, making it a reliable and safe choice for food manufacturers.
Product name: Tricalcium Phosphate | ||||||
Items | (Standard values) | (Ref.Standard) | ||||
Sensory index | Status | white crystalline powder |
USP | |||
Odor | odoless |
USP | ||||
Physical and chemical index | Assay (Ca(H₂PO₄)₂) | >98% | USP | |||
Phosphorus Content (P₂O₅) | >40% | USP | ||||
Calcium Content (Ca) | >38% | USP | ||||
pH (1% solution) | 6.0 - 8.0 | USP | ||||
Lead/(mg/kg) | ≤2.0 | USP | ||||
Arsenic/(mg/kg) | ≤2.0 | USP | ||||
Mercury/(mg/kg) | ≤1.0 | USP | ||||
Cadmium (mg/kg) | ≤1.0 | USP | ||||
Preserving Method | Ventilation,clean, room temperature,dry,not be mixed with poisonous and corrosive substances | |||||
ShelfLife | The shelf life is 24 months from the date of production and the original packaging is in good condition | |||||
Specification | 25kg/bag |
1. Consistent Product Quality:
• At Joyful Nutritional, our Food Grade Tricalcium Phosphate is manufactured to the highest standards, ensuring consistent particle size, purity, and performance. This consistency is crucial in maintaining the free-flowing nature of flour and ensuring reliable results across production batches.
2. Effective Moisture Control:
• Our Tricalcium Phosphate effectively prevents moisture from causing caking, ensuring that flour retains its smooth texture and flowability throughout storage and handling. This moisture control is particularly valuable in regions with high humidity.
3. Enhanced Dispersibility for Uniform Blends:
• By improving the dispersibility of flour, Tricalcium Phosphate ensures even mixing with other ingredients, which is essential for producing consistent textures in baked goods, sauces, and other flour-based products.
4. Safe and Compliant:
• Our Food Grade Tricalcium Phosphate complies with all relevant food safety regulations, including FDA and EU standards. It is produced under stringent quality control measures to ensure it is safe for use in food products without affecting their taste, appearance, or quality.
5. Versatile Application:
• Tricalcium Phosphate can be used in a variety of food products beyond flour, including spices, powdered drink mixes, dairy powders, and baking mixes. Its versatility makes it an essential ingredient in maintaining product quality across a wide range of applications.
1. Flour and Baking Mixes:
• Tricalcium Phosphate is commonly used in flour to prevent caking during storage and transport. It ensures that flour remains free-flowing, making it easier to handle and process in both home kitchens and large-scale food production facilities.
2. Spices and Seasonings:
• In spices and seasoning powders, Tricalcium Phosphate acts as an anticaking agent, preventing clumping and ensuring easy dispersion during cooking and seasoning.
3. Dairy Powders and Creamer:
• Tricalcium Phosphate helps to maintain the powdered form of dairy products like milk powder and coffee creamer, preventing moisture-induced caking and improving product shelf life.
4. Powdered Drink Mixes:
• In powdered beverage formulations, such as sports drinks and protein powders, Tricalcium Phosphate ensures that the powder remains dry and easy to dissolve, enhancing consumer convenience.
1. Industry Expertise:
• At Joyful Nutritional, we have extensive experience in the production of mineral nutrients and food additives, including Tricalcium Phosphate. Our expertise ensures that our products meet the highest standards of quality and performance, delivering the best results for our customers.
2. Commitment to Quality:
• Our Food Grade Tricalcium Phosphate is produced in GMP-certified facilities, ensuring that every batch meets rigorous quality control standards. We are dedicated to providing reliable, high-purity ingredients that enhance the quality of our customers’ products.
3. Flexible Solutions:
• Whether you need Tricalcium Phosphate for use in flour, baking mixes, or other powdered products, we offer flexible solutions to meet your specific formulation needs. Our team works closely with manufacturers to ensure our products fit seamlessly into their production processes.
4. Customer-Centric Approach:
• At Joyful Nutritional, we prioritize customer satisfaction. From product development to after-sales support, we are committed to helping our clients achieve success with our Food Grade Tricalcium Phosphate.