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Food grade ingredient · Phosphate, buffer and leavening ingredient · INS 342(i)
Food Grade Monoammonium Phosphate (MAP)
Food grade monoammonium phosphate (MAP), chemically ammonium dihydrogen phosphate, is a water-soluble acidic phosphate used in suitable foods as a buffer, dough conditioner and leavening ingredient.
- CAS number
- 7722-76-1
- Food additive
- INS 342(i)
- Formula
- NH4H2PO4
- Commercial basis
- Specification-led
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GradeFood grade, subject to source qualification
PackingConfirm bag type, net weight and pallet requirement
Container loadingConfirm against selected packing and destination
Batch evidenceCurrent specification and COA required
Direct product answer
What is food grade Monoammonium Phosphate?
Food grade monoammonium phosphate (MAP), chemically ammonium dihydrogen phosphate, is a water-soluble acidic phosphate used in suitable foods as a buffer, dough conditioner and leavening ingredient.
For procurement, “food grade” must be supported by a current source-specific specification, suitable manufacturing and quality documents, and a batch COA. Final use depends on the complete formulation, intended function and destination-market rules.
Buyer-intent guide
How to source food grade Monoammonium Phosphate in bulk
Use these qualification points when comparing a China supplier, manufacturer source, distributor offer, bulk quotation or sample.
Monoammonium phosphate for bakery
Provide the leavening system, flour type, process and target reaction profile for a relevant evaluation.
MAP food additive bulk quote
State quantity, packing, destination, target standard and document or sample requirements.
Monoammonium vs diammonium phosphate
MAP has an acidic solution while DAP has an alkaline solution; compare formula performance, not names alone.
Application screening
Food grade Monoammonium Phosphate applications
These are application-screening areas, not universal approvals or dosage recommendations. Confirm legal use and performance in the finished food.
Leavening systems
Can contribute acid phosphate behavior in validated bakery or premix formulations.
Dough conditioning
May be evaluated for process consistency and dough handling where permitted.
Buffering
Its acidic aqueous pH can support pH control in compatible food systems.
Dry premixes
Particle form, moisture protection and blend uniformity should be confirmed during trials.
Supplied technical data
Food grade Monoammonium Phosphate reference specification
The attachment supplies a specification and a representative sample result. The result is reproduced for screening only and does not replace a current batch COA.
| Test item | Specification | Supplied example result |
|---|---|---|
| Assay as NH4H2PO4 | 96.0–102.0% | 98.8% |
| Fluoride | ≤ 10 ppm | 5 ppm |
| Arsenic | ≤ 3 ppm | < 3 ppm |
| Heavy metals (as Pb) | ≤ 10 ppm | < 10 ppm |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤ 4 ppm | < 4 ppm |
| Chloride | 0.035% | 0.030% |
| Sulfate | 0.038% | 0.029% |
| pH (10 g/L) | 4.3–5.0 | 4.6 |
| Clarity and color | Colorless; turbidity no greater than almost clear | Conforms |
Data note: The source table does not show inequality signs for chloride 0.035% or sulfate 0.038%. They are therefore reproduced without adding a comparator. “Heavy Mental” and “Sulfater” were normalized to “Heavy metals” and “Sulfate.” Confirm acceptance criteria and methods before contracting.
Technical selection
Questions to resolve before approving Monoammonium Phosphate
pH target
Confirm whether the process needs acidic MAP or the more alkaline DAP.
Analytical definitions
Resolve the missing chloride and sulfate comparators in the source sheet.
Contaminant criteria
Align elemental limits, methods and reporting units with the destination market.
Representative result
Request a current batch COA; do not approve supply only from the supplied example result.
Qualification support
Documents and evidence to request
Product documents
Request the current signed specification or TDS, SDS, test methods, representative COA and batch COA.
Food qualification
Verify applicable food-safety, quality, Kosher, Halal and site documents for the exact grade and source.
Official identity reference
Review the FAO/JECFA ammonium dihydrogen phosphate specification, then apply destination-market rules to the exact finished food.
Storage and handling
Protect Monoammonium Phosphate in storage
- EnvironmentStore in a cool, dry and well-ventilated area in accordance with the current SDS.
- MoistureKeep containers tightly closed and protect packaging from water, humidity, contamination and damage.
- ControlsUse food-ingredient hygiene, lot traceability and stock rotation appropriate to the supplied shelf life.
Buyer questions
Food grade Monoammonium Phosphate FAQ
What is food grade Monoammonium Phosphate used for?
Monoammonium Phosphate is used in suitable food processes for phosphate, buffer and leavening ingredient functions. Legal use, dosage and performance must be confirmed for the exact food and destination market.
What are the CAS and food additive numbers for Monoammonium Phosphate?
Monoammonium Phosphate is identified here by CAS 7722-76-1 and INS 342(i). Confirm the identity and supplied form on the current specification.
What specification should a buyer request for Monoammonium Phosphate?
Request the current signed specification, agreed test methods, representative COA and a current batch COA. Resolve every missing unit, comparator or particle-size requirement before approval.
How is food grade Monoammonium Phosphate packed?
Confirm bag type, net weight and pallet requirement. Confirm food-contact liner, palletization, marks and container loading in the quotation.
What should be included in a MAP RFQ?
Provide the food application, target standard and critical limits, quantity, packing, destination, certificates, Incoterm and requested delivery date.
Last reviewed 2026-07-25 by Bespring Chemical technical and export team.
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