Tetrasodium pyrophosphate derives its vegan and vegetarian status from phosphoric acid, sodium carbonate.
| Vegan? Yes | Vegetarian? Yes |
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Commercially available tetrasodium pyrophosphate is vegan and vegetarian.
Tetrasodium pyrophosphate is an inorganic compound used as a buffering agent, emulsifier, dispersing agent, and a thickening agent in foods. It is produced by reacting phosphoric acid with sodium carbonate, both of which are vegan.