Leavening Agent · CAS 7722-76-1
Ammonium Phosphate, Monobasic
FDA status: Approved. EU: not separately listed. No U.S. state has enacted a specific ban yet.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Ammonium Phosphate, Monobasic is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it independently of federal policy. Its composite safety score is 4 out of 5 (Low Risk).
The verdict
Ammonium Phosphate, Monobasic is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it.
- 4/5
- Low Risk
- Approved
- FDA status
- -
- EU status
- 0
- state regulations
CAS-led regulatory snapshot
Ammonium Phosphate, Monobasic: no OFF product match; CAS 7722-76-1 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 7722-76-1 | CAS Registry |
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Not separately listed | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | - | EU additive register |
| Category | Leavening Agent | FDA functional class |
| Composite Safety Score | 4 / 5 (Low Risk) | PlainIngredients methodology |
| EFSA ADI | Not established | EFSA scientific opinion |
| U.S. State Actions | 0 states | State legislative records |
| Tracked Products | Not yet tracked | Open Food Facts (US) |
Values reflect official agency classifications as published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the European Union's regulatory framework. See our methodology for scoring details.
What is Ammonium Phosphate, Monobasic?
Ammonium Phosphate, Monobasic (CAS 7722-76-1) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as leavening agent, malting or fermenting aid, ph control agent.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Ammonium Phosphate, Monobasic
Product-count (0) and safety-score (4/5) peer columns, disjoint link sets.
Score 4/5 peers (≥50 OFF products)
Nearest other additives by PlainIngredients safety score (floored at ≥50 tracked products), distinct from the count row.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ammonium Phosphate, Monobasic safe to consume?
Ammonium Phosphate, Monobasic scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 7722-76-1, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Ammonium Phosphate, Monobasic used for in food?
Ammonium Phosphate, Monobasic (CAS 7722-76-1) is catalogued for leavening agent, malting or fermenting aid, ph control agent (Leavening Agent); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.