Potassium Pyrophosphate (Tetrapotassium Pyrophosphate, TKPP) is a versatile food-grade phosphate used as an emulsifier, buffering agent, moisture binder and quality improver in processed foods.We supply bulk Potassium Pyrophosphate sourced from leading China manufacturers, available in powder and granular forms for global food and beverage producers. Our Potassium Pyrophosphate is widely used in processed cheese, processed meats, seafood products, beverages and reduced-sodium food formulations.
Potassium Pyrophosphate (K₄P₂O₇), also known as Tetrapotassium Pyrophosphate (TKPP), is a highly alkaline polyphosphate salt with excellent chelating, dispersing and emulsifying properties.
In food processing it serves as a quality improver for processed meats and seafood, an emulsifying salt for processed cheese, a buffering agent in beverages, and a moisture-retention aid. Its potassium content makes it preferred over sodium pyrophosphate in reduced-sodium formulations.
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White powder or granules |
| Assay (as K₄P₂O₇) | ≥ 97.0% |
| P₂O₅ Content | 42-44% |
| pH (1% solution) | 10.0-10.8 |
| Loss on Ignition | ≤ 0.5% |
| Water Insolubles | ≤ 0.1% |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | ≤ 10 mg/kg |
| Arsenic | ≤ 3 mg/kg |
| Fluoride | ≤ 10 mg/kg |
| Identification | Passes test |
| Content (K2CO3) | 99.5%–100.5% |
| Insoluble Substances | clear and colorless |
| Loss on drying | ≤ |
Our MOQ for bulk food/feed ingredient is generally 500 kg. We also support mixed containers — combine Potassium Pyrophosphate with other food ingredients in one shipment to save on freight.
We provide free samples (100–500g) for quality testing before you place a bulk order. The buyer covers shipping costs only. Samples are typically dispatched within 2–3 business days.
Standard lead time is 7–15 days after order confirmation and payment. For stock items, delivery can be faster. We will confirm the exact timeline before you place the order.
You will receive the original COA (Certificate of Analysis), COO (Certificate of Origin), MSDS, TDS, and relevant certifications directly from the manufacturer. We guarantee full document authenticity and traceability.
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