Description
AMMONIUM CARBONATE is a white, crystalline solid with the chemical formula (NH4)2CO3. It is also known as baker’s ammonia or hartshorn. AMMONIUM CARBONATE is commonly used in baking as a leavening agent, particularly in recipes where ammonia is preferred over baking soda or baking powder. When heated, AMMONIUM CARBONATE breaks down into ammonia, carbon dioxide, and water, which helps dough rise and gives baked goods a light and airy texture. AMMONIUM CARBONATE is also used in the manufacturing of ceramics, in the food industry as a pH regulator, and in the textile industry as a dye fixative.