Sodium Hexametaphosphate Powder

CAS 68915-31-1
EC 272-808-3
Type Food

Product description

Sodium hexametaphosphate (SHMP), also known as sodium polyphosphate, is an inorganic compound belonging to the polyphosphate family. Sodium hexametaphosphate exhibits exceptional sequestration, texturizing and pH-regulating properties. These characteristics make it a highly versatile compound widely utilized in various applications in the food industry.

Sodium hexametaphosphate is also available in the following applications:

Sodium Hexametaphosphate Powder:

Sodium Hexametaphosphate Powder (P69):

Sodium Hexametaphosphate Granular (P69):

Sodium hexametaphosphate is also known under the name sodium polyphosphate, hexasodium metaphosphate and metaphosphoric acid hexasodium salt.

 

Benefits

  • Shelf-life enhancement: it significantly extends product shelf life by enhancing stability and preventing spoilage, ensuring prolonged and consistent freshness and quality.
  • Improved food quality: utilization greatly improves food quality by retaining moisture, improving texture, preventing crystallization and stabilizing pH.
  • Augments water holding capacity: SHMP enhances water retention in meat products, fish sausages and ham, increasing adhesion and preventing fat oxidation.
  • Corrosion resistance: it possesses anti-corrosive properties, protecting the product’s surface and maintaining quality during storage.
  • Faster dissolution: powdered SHMP dissolves rapidly in water, making it ideal for applications requiring swift action such as food processing.

 

Chemical structure

 

Packaging & Storage

This product is available in the form of 25kg bags and 1.000kg big bags. Transported in DEDICATED FOR FOOD GRADE trucks. Other packaging types only available at request.

Store this product in a cool and well-ventilated place. Keep away from moisture. Shelf life of 36 months under appropriate conditions of storage.

 

Applications

  • Sequestrant in dairy products and cheese
  • Shelf-life enhancer in the beverage, meat and seafood industry
  • Texturizer in bakery, beverage and convenience products
  • Stabilizer in beverages, jellies and syrups
  • pH regulator in dairy products, jellies and syrups
  • Emulsifier in powdered formulations, jellies and syrups, dairy products and cheese
  • Dispersant in convenience products
  • Flavor enhancer in the beverage industry
  • Water retention agent in processed meat, sausages and canned foods