Introduction
Sodium hexametaphosphate, also known as SHMP, is an inorganic compound that has wide applications in the food and other industries. It is primarily used as a sequestrant, emulsifier and disintegrator.Chemical Structure and Properties
Sodium hexametaphosphate has the chemical formula (NaPO3)6. It is a white, crystalline solid that is odorless and highly water-soluble. In...
Market Overview: Sodium hexametaphosphate is a phosphorus-based inorganic compound used as a food additive and sequestrant in food processing industries. It acts as an emulsifier,pH regulator and nutrient in packaged meat, seafood and dairy products.Market Dynamics:With growing demand for convenience and packaged foods, the use of food additives is on the rise. Sodium hexametaphosphate finds...
Sodium Hexametaphosphate (SHMP) is an inorganic compound of sodium salt and hexaphosphoric acid. It is sometimes called Sodium Polymetaphosphate, which stands for a more correct chemical term, but is rarely used among manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors. In general, all applications of SHMP fall into two grades: food grade and industrial/tech grade.Sodium Hexametaphosphate is used in a...
History and Discovery Sodium hexametaphosphate (SHMP) was discovered in the late 19th century. The compound was found to have a number of useful properties in food processing including its ability to sequester minerals like calcium. Early uses of SHMP included preventing the coagulation of milk and inhibiting crystal formation in canned foods. During World War II, SHMP helped alleviate many...