Mineral formulations
Screen as a calcium and phosphorus source where the formula and local rules permit.
Food grade ingredient · Calcium phosphate · DCP
Food Grade Dicalcium Phosphate (Dihydrate)
Dicalcium phosphate dihydrate is the hydrated form of calcium hydrogen phosphate, containing two waters of crystallization. Food manufacturers evaluate it as a calcium phosphate ingredient for suitable mineral, buffering and processing applications.
- Identity
- CAS 7789-77-7
- Food designation
- INS 341(ii)
- Form / composition
- CaHPO4·2H2O
- Specification
- Contact sales
Product image · confirm grade and packaging when ordering
Share the exact grade, application, quantity, packing, destination and required documents.
GradeFood grade, subject to exact-source qualification
SpecificationCurrent document available from sales
PackingConfirmed in the source-specific offer
Batch evidenceCurrent COA available for supplied lots
Product overview
What is food grade DCP Dihydrate?
Dicalcium phosphate dihydrate is the hydrated form of calcium hydrogen phosphate, containing two waters of crystallization. Food manufacturers evaluate it as a calcium phosphate ingredient for suitable mineral, buffering and processing applications.
Commercial suitability depends on the exact source, intended function, full food process and destination-market rules. Agree the grade-specific specification for your order and use the batch COA for acceptance.
Procurement snapshot
- Product
- Dicalcium Phosphate (Dihydrate)
- Category
- Calcium phosphate
- Identity
- CAS 7789-77-7
- Designation
- INS 341(ii)
- Form
- CaHPO4·2H2O
- Product specification
- Request the offered grade’s specification
Application screening
DCP Dihydrate food application guide
Select applications permitted in the destination market and evaluate performance in the finished food.
Dry food blends
Evaluate particle size, flow, segregation and compatibility with the complete blend.
Buffering systems
Confirm the required pH behavior and sparingly soluble phosphate performance in trials.
Food processing
Match hydration form and analytical basis to the approved recipe and label declaration.
Dihydrate or anhydrous DCP: make the comparison explicit
Fix the hydration form
Name dicalcium phosphate dihydrate, CAS 7789-77-7, on the inquiry. A quote labelled only “DCP” does not establish whether the hydrated or anhydrous material is being offered.
Compare on the same basis
Account for water of crystallization when comparing calcium and phosphorus contribution. Ask for the analytical basis before translating a delivered price into mineral cost.
Check physical behavior
For dry blends, compare particle size, bulk density and segregation. For liquid foods, include sediment and mouthfeel in the trial. Chemical identity alone does not establish suitability for either process.
Technical documents
Request the current DCP Dihydrate product specification
Bespring Chemical does not publish product specifications for this ingredient online. Contact the sales team for the current source-specific specification or TDS and confirm that its revision, test methods and acceptance criteria match your purchase requirements.
Product documents
Request the current signed specification or TDS, SDS, analytical methods, representative COA and batch COA.
Product documents and purchasing requirements
Verify applicable food-safety, quality, origin, allergen, Kosher, Halal and site certificates for the exact grade and source.
Independent reference
Review the FAO/WHO JECFA calcium hydrogen phosphate record, then apply current destination-market rules to the exact finished food.
Compliance note: International identity references do not by themselves authorize every application. The buyer is responsible for confirming the food category, use level, label declaration and other requirements in each destination market.
Storage and handling
Protect DCP Dihydrate in storage
- Use source instructionsFollow the current SDS and specification for temperature, ventilation, segregation and shelf life.
- Protect packagingKeep approved containers closed, identified and protected from contamination, moisture and damage.
- Maintain controlsApply appropriate PPE, food-ingredient hygiene, lot traceability and stock rotation.
Buyer questions
DCP Dihydrate FAQ
What is food grade DCP Dihydrate?
Dicalcium phosphate dihydrate is the hydrated form of calcium hydrogen phosphate, containing two waters of crystallization. Food manufacturers evaluate it as a calcium phosphate ingredient for suitable mineral, buffering and processing applications. The current signed specification for the selected source governs supply.
Which identity should buyers use for DCP Dihydrate?
CAS 7789-77-7; INS 341(ii); CaHPO4·2H2O. Where the name covers a family or mixture, confirm the exact member and composition before approval.
Why is there no public DCP Dihydrate specification on this page?
For the offered grade, request the current specification or TDS, relevant test methods and available COA documentation. Confirm the agreed quality requirements before ordering.
What documents are available for DCP Dihydrate?
Ask for the current specification or TDS, SDS, representative COA, batch COA and relevant food-safety, origin, allergen, Kosher, Halal or other certificates for the exact source.
What should a DCP Dihydrate RFQ include?
Provide the exact grade or type, application, critical performance needs, quantity, packing, destination market, required documents, Incoterm and requested delivery date.
Related sourcing
Related ingredients and applications
Food Ingredients Directory
Browse the full portfolio and available technical product dossiers.
Contact the Sales Team
Discuss the product specification, documents, sample and commercial requirements.
Supply Services
Review sourcing and export support for international ingredient procurement.
Specification-led sourcing
Request a DCP Dihydrate specification and quote
Share the exact grade or type, application, critical performance requirements, quantity, packing, destination and document list for a relevant proposal.
- Grade-specific specification or TDS
- Representative and batch COA
- Packing and logistics confirmation
- Source-specific certificates on request
Product documents
Request documents
Tell us your grade and destination market so we can confirm which documents are available for your order.
An external reference is not a batch certificate or a Bespring product specification.