Product Overview 

Tripotassium Phosphate (TKP), Cas No.: 7778-53-2,  is a high-purity hygroscopic phosphate salt, supplied in food grade and industrial grade specifications. As a multifunctional food additive, it is widely used as emulsifier, pH stabilizer, sequestrant and texture improver in food processing. It also serves as a quality chemical auxiliary agent for industrial manufacturing and water treatment.

Character

Tripotassium Phosphate features high purity, excellent water solubility and stable chemical performance. The food grade TKP adopts strict purification technology with ultra-low impurity content, fully meeting global food safety standards. It has strong pH buffering capacity and metal ion chelating ability, effectively stabilizing food system and improving product texture. Industrial grade TKP has stable alkalinity and reliable batch consistency, suitable for various industrial auxiliary scenarios. It is highly hygroscopic and requires sealed storage to avoid moisture agglomeration.

Main Functions

1.pH Stabilizer & Buffer Agent — stably adjust and maintain balanced pH value in food systems, prevent quality deterioration

2.Food Emulsifier — enhance emulsification stability, uniform mixing of oil and water components in processed food

3.Metal Sequestrant — chelate metal ions, inhibit oxidation and discoloration, extend product shelf life

4.Texture Improver — improve water retention and tenderness of meat and seafood products

5.Nutrient Supplement — provide potassium element as food nutritional fortifier

6.Industrial Auxiliary Agent — used for industrial water treatment, cleaning and chemical synthesis assistance

Applications

1.Food Processing (Core Application) Food grade TKP is widely applied in meat products, seafood processing, dairy products, beverages and baked goods. It stabilizes product pH, improves emulsifying performance, maintains tender texture, and prevents oxidative deterioration during processing and storage.

2.Beverage Industry Used for pH adjustment and system stabilization of functional drinks and protein beverages, ensuring uniform texture and stable flavor.

3.Industrial Fields Industrial grade TKP is used for industrial water treatment, metal surface treatment, industrial cleaning agent formulation and fine chemical synthesis, serving as a common alkaline phosphate auxiliary.

Packaging & Storage

Packaging: 25kg kraft paper bag with plastic inner bag, 1000kg jumbo bag, customized packaging available

Storage: Store in cool, dry and ventilated warehouse with sealed packaging; keep away from moisture, high temperature and incompatible substances

Shelf Life: 24 months under proper storage conditions