sodium tripolyphosphate
noun
sodium tri·poly·phos·phate
-ˌtrī-ˌpä-li-ˈfäs-ˌfāt 
: a crystalline salt Na5P3O10 that is used as a food additive and as a component in some detergents and is suspected of contributing to water pollution
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For shrimp without packaging, stick to those with shells to avoid sodium tripolyphosphate.
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Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 15 July 2022
Wet scallops are treated with sodium tripolyphosphate, a chemical that causes the scallops to expel water when cooked and can prevent a proper sear.
—Ann Maloney, Washington Post, 5 July 2022
Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 15 July 2022
Wet scallops are treated with sodium tripolyphosphate, a chemical that causes the scallops to expel water when cooked and can prevent a proper sear.
—Ann Maloney, Washington Post, 5 July 2022
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1945, in the meaning defined above
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“Sodium tripolyphosphate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sodium%20tripolyphosphate. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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