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Potassium carbonate

Inorganic ingredients

Potassium carbonate

Inorganic compound used as a raising agent to increase pH and produce carbon dioxide for leavening in baked goods.

Mineral or nutrientUpdated Sep 9, 2024
Health score+2.0
-5Good5

Water guidelines

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Food and supplement guidelines

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Risks

Irritation risk at high concentrations, ingestion toxicity in large amounts

Benefits

Leavening agent improving texture and volume in food products

References

Waters containing Potassium carbonate

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