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Ammonium Bicarbonate

What is Ammonium Bicarbonate?

Ammonium bicarbonate also referred to as bicarbonate of ammonia, ammonium hydrogen carbonate, hartshorn, or powdered baking ammonia, is the bicarbonate salt of ammonia. [1]

How Ammonium Bicarbonate is Used in Food Products?

Ammonium bicarbonate is used as a raising agent in baked goods like cookies and crackers to rise.

Safety Concerns

Ammonium bicarbonate is an irritant to the skin, eyes and respiratory system. [1]



History

It is used to cause baked goods like cookies and crackers (thin or flat baked goods) to rise.

Other Ingredient Information

Products containing Ammonium Bicarbonate


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Source(s) Derived From

 Chemical (Synthetic) Sources

Ammonium bicarbonate is produced by combining carbon dioxide and ammonia. [1]

Natural or Artificial?

 Artificial

References
  1. Ammonium bicarbonate - Wikipedia

Aliases (Also Known As)


 Ammonium Hydrogen Carbonate

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  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources) & Possibly Unsafe

Revision History

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Ingredient updatedUPC Food SearchFebruary 3, 2018 @ 10:16 AM
Ingredient addedUPC Food SearchJanuary 1, 2009 @ 2:14 AM

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