Monocalcium phosphate (MCP) is được sản xuất bởi reacting calcium hydroxide or calcium carbonate with phosphoric acid. It is có sẵn dạng both monohydrate (MCPM) and anhydrous (MCPA) forms, each offering different reaction rates for leavening ứng dụng. MCP reacts rapidly with sodium bicarbonate to generate carbon dioxide.
This makes it the primary leavening acid in single-acting baking powders. The anhydrous form provides a slightly delayed reaction, suitable for double-acting baking powder công thức. MCP also serves as a calcium and phosphorus chuace in dinh dưỡngal fortification of flour and cereal sản phẩm.