Baker Ammonium Carbonate / Salt Of Hartshorn - 1kg

Baker Ammonium carbonat is a crystalline powder used as a leavening agent in the food industry. It is an ammonium salt and is often referred to as ammonium bicarbonate. When heated, it releases carbon dioxide, causing dough to rise.

It is also used in some medical applications. Baker Ammonium carbonat  is a leavening agent primarily used for gingerbread.

One uses 1g of Baker Ammonium carbonat per 100g of flour. Grandma's gingerbread was exclusively baked with Baker Ammonium carbonat . The gingerbread becomes softer and stays fresh for a long time.

Although Baker Ammonium carbonat can be used as a substitute for baking powder or yeast in some cases, it has a stronger ammonia-like taste and should be dosed carefully. It is also important not to confuse it with baking powder, as baking powder has an acidic component while Baker Ammonium carbonat is basic. Overall, Baker Ammonium carbonat is a versatile leavening agent that is used in many traditional baked goods and can also be used in some medical applications.

Ingredients in Baker Ammonium carbonat :

Leavening agent E 503(ii), ammonium hydrogen carbonate, separating agent E504, magnesium carbonate.

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