Where does monocalcium phosphate come from?

Answer 1

Monocalcium Phosphate is a leavening agent. Wich is a cooking tool used to rise up the dough, it is used in food such as pancakes, energy powder, cookies, doughnuts, ect. the chemical formula: Ca(H2PO4)2 it is a dough inhancer and perservative. It comes from animal such as cows, or it can come from ground. It also can be made from a chemial reaction. Ther is no health concerns but there is'nt any good bennefits from it, just a fluffy taste. the major transporters are China and Asia. Yes, it does have acid but just citric acid in it. Monocalcium Phosphate is a white powder. Alot of cooking industries use this like McDonald's. They use it in their famous Big Mac Buns. Most of the food or desserts you eat contain this. info By:mona

Answer 2

Monocalcium phosphate is primarily produced by treating calcium hydroxide with phosphoric acid. It can also be found naturally in some minerals, such as hydroxyapatite, and in bone ash. Additionally, monocalcium phosphate is commonly used as a food additive and a fertilizer.