Potassium carbonate

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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CAS No 584-08-7; Potash; potash carbonas; potassium carbonate; potassium carbonicum

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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.

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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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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer