Sodium Phosphate Overview The three forms of sodium phosphate are formed when one or more of the three hydrogen atoms in phosphoric acid (H3PO4) are replaced by sodium atoms. When one hydrogen is replaced, the monobasic form is produced; replacing two...

Trisodium phosphate (TSP), available at most hardware stores in white powder form, is a cleaning agent, stain remover and degreaser, commonly used to prepare surfaces for painting. It can also be called trisodium orthophosphate and has the chemical...

Rhone-Poulenc SA's Food Ingredients Div has developed the AvGard trisodium phosphate, a preparation capable of reducing the incidence of salmonella, E. coli and campylobacter in poultry products. Rhone Poulenc scientists claim that the process works because of the removal of the fat coating on...

New processing techniques can help reduce the amount of pathogens found on raw chicken. A study commissioned by the Southeastern Poultry and Egg Association and the National Broiler Council shows that current levels of microorganisms on raw chicken are low and can be further...