Potassium carbonate

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

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

Definition
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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.

Field of application/use
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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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Incoming links (3)

E 501; Food additives (overview); Potash;

Outgoing links (2)

Food additives, emulsifiers (e-numbers 430 - 499); Food additives (overview);

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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