Product Application of Sodium Hexametaphosphate

Sodium hexametaphosphate, also known as the abbreviation SHMP, is the 1 polyphosphate, commonly used in dairy products, sausages, seafood, meat processing, toothpaste, and also used in water treatment. In general, its use in food products is as a thickener, chelating agent and emulsifier.

SHMP can be used in food and beverages, personal care products, water treatment and other industrial applications. The market is available in granular, glassy or powder form. Divided into food grade and industrial grade.

1. In the food industry, it is usually the 1 multifunctional ingredient, which can be used as a thickener, pH regulator, metal ion chelating agent, adhesive, filler, etc. Food grade SHMP can be used as a cross-linking agent to react with starch to produce modified food starch by increasing the molecular weight of starch and stabilizing the structure of starch. In the processing of fish, shellfish and other aquatic products, it is also often used together with other sodium phosphate as a water retention agent and quality or taste improver. In addition, we can also find it in processed cheese as an emulsifying salt. Beverage SHMP is used in a variety of beverage products. It can extend the shelf life, enhance the flavor, and also improve transparency and prevent cloudiness, such as fruit juices and carbonated drinks. It also stabilizes protein and enhances the flavor of protein drinks. Canned SHMP stabilizes the natural pigments in canned beans, fruits and vegetables, thereby protecting their color. In addition, it can emulsify the fat in the can, thus maintaining a uniform texture. Food grade SHMP can also be used with other sodium phosphates to retain moisture, enhance flavor, and extend shelf life in the processing of meat, cheese, dairy, seafood, and poultry. It is allowed in almost all categories of food.

2. Cosmetics industry: SHMP is used as a preservative, chelating agent and masking agent in cosmetics and personal care products, according to the "EU Cosmetic Substances and Composition Information Database. The following are personal care products with SHMP and its functions: Bath salt: Adjust pH. Toothpaste and mouthwash: remove calcium from tooth stains

3. Industrial uses include clay processing (as a deflocculant), drilling fluids, and cleaning products.