Additives
Ammonium Carbonates (E503): What It Is and Is It Safe?
Safe
Raising Agent
Traditional raising agent used in biscuits and crackers. Produces carbon dioxide and ammonia on heating - the ammonia evaporates during baking leaving no residue. Safe.
- Category
- Raising Agent
- Typically used in
- Biscuits, crackers, shortbread, lebkuchen
- Regulatory status
- Approved EU/USA/UK
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