Phosphate keeps the cocoa suspended throughout the milk preventing it all from settling on the bottom of the container and prevents curdling. It is also a good source of calcium. The addition of phosphate allows even penetration of the dye through the wool. Phosphate used in intravenous fluids acts as a potassium replacing electrolyte. Phosphate helps cheese keep its shape and blend better with other foods when melted. Phosphoric acid serves as an etchant and cleaner for flat panel displays such as televisions and computer monitors. Phosphate acts as a leavening agent that makes pastries light and delicious. Phosphate is resistant to temperature extremes and provides a buffer to maintain alkaline pH in your battery it also helps resist corrosion of aluminum surfaces. Phosphate is used to prevent iron induced blackening in frozen french fries, hash browns, and potato flakes. Phosphate dilutes other solids and increases volume in cosmetic products it also promotes collagen formation and increases cell renewal. Phosphate provides the tartar control ingredients found in mouthwash. is essential for plant growth resulting in higher yields per acre of produce grown. It enables farmers to produce larger crops on fewer acres of land. Purified phosphoric acid provides the flavor that gives your soft drink that unique taste. Phosphate is used in dry chemical fire extinguishers to form and distribute a sticky residue. This residue seals the burning material from oxygen; therefore extinguishing the fire and preventing re-ignition. Without phosphate, Americans wouldn't be able to enjoy their number one, favorite food - pizza. Phosphate is a leavening agent used to make the crust, it's in the fertilizer that grows the tomatoes used for the sauce and the vegetable toppings, and it's used in the cheese industry as a safe cleaner and sanitizer. Phosphate is used in different dental applications, from tartar control to the abrasive material that cleans your teeth. Used in animal feed, phosphate promotes healthy bones as well as the growth and repair of body tissue. Phosphate is used in the canning process of tomatoes and berries to maintain firmness. Phosphate production provides a raw material for the manufacture of silicon wafers used for the growing solar energy market. Not only is phosphate used in the fertilizer that grows the wheat, corn and other ingredients found in cereal but it's also used in the cereal production. It's used to decrease the cooking time in cooked cereals. Dry cereals use phosphate to aid in the extrusion process. Phosphate is used as a coating to make wood and other cellulous materials flame retardant. Semi-moist dog food relies on phosphate for its production. Phosphate is used as a dispersing agent in toner cartridges. Phosphate prevents dips from separating and is used in the production of chips. Phosphate enhances the creamy texture of ice cream. Phosphate is used to put the bright shine on your water faucet and other bright materials like the chrome on your car. It is also found in the water that comes out of your faucet. Phosphate is used in the production of fluoride which is added to water to promote healthy teeth. Phosphate is used to decrease the required cooking time of pasta. Phosphate is used in the baking powder that makes the cake rise and become light and fluffy.