Monocalcium ste (MCP) is a leavening acid commonly found in baked goods. It has a neutralizing value of 80 and is very fast acting. It's used in conjunction with baking soda to provide aeration and volume in cakes and cookies.
Monocalcium ste is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula Ca(HâPOâ)â. It is commonly found as the monohydrate, Ca(HâPOâ)â·HâO. Both salts are colourless solids. They are used mainly as superste fertilizers and are also popular leavening agents