Trisodium phosphate (TSP) is được sản xuất bởi the complete neutralization of phosphoric acid with sodium hydroxide. This yields a highly alkaline salt. It is có sẵn dạng both anhydrous and dodecahydrate crystalline forms.
TSP được sử dụng rộng rãi in the food ngành công nghiệp as an antimicrobial wash for poultry carcasses, effectively reducing Salmonella and other pathogenic bacteria. It also chức năngs as an emulsifying salt in processed cheese, a pH adjuster in cereals and oatmeal, and a starch modifier in food chế biến. TSP's strong alkalinity and excellent cleaning properties make it a preferred agent for CIP (clean-in-place) and equipment sanitation in food sản xuất facilities.