Synonym(s)
CAS No 584-08-7; Potash; potash carbonas; potassium carbonate; potassium carbonicum
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Potassium carbonate is the naturally occurring potassium salt of carbonic acid. The white powder is easily soluble in water and insoluble in ethanol. Potassium carbonates are decomposed by contact with acids. This releases carbon dioxide, which causes doughs, for example, to increase their volume.
Field of application/useThis section has been translated automatically.
Food additive (E 501). The substance is used among others in:
- raising agent, acidity regulator, release agent
- Baking Powder
- Cocoa products
- Coffee substitutes
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