Monocalcium phosphate is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula Ca(H2PO4)2 ("ACMP" or "CMP-A" for anhydrous monocalcium phosphate). It is commonly found as the monohydrate (MCP or MCP-M), Ca(H2PO4)2·H2O (CAS# 10031-30-8). Both salts are colorless solids. They are used mainly as superphosphate fertilizers and are also popular leavening agents.

Monocalcium phosphate food grade can be used as food ingredients, it is widely used as an emulsifier and stabilizer in food processing and it is also used as a bulking agent for pastry and cake, bread improver or buffer, humectants for meat, curing agent for pectin; yeast, nutrition enhancer, chelant, etc. For brewing, it can enhance diastatic activity and ferment capacity.

Generally, food-grade monocalcium phosphate is used for baked food such as pancakes, biscuits, and angel food cake mixtures, which require rapid gas production and minimal working hours. As for biscuits and muffins, monocalcium phosphate helps shorten baking time and increase the fermentation speed. As for the industrial industry, monocalcium phosphate is used for fertilizers, glass manufacturing, plastic stability, and livestock auxiliary feed. Being an experienced solutions supplier and exporter for food and beverages manufacturers, Tianjiachem welcome any inquiries from all over the world. Please feel free to contact us.