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Crackers
Used in suitable cracker formulations where a light structure, crisp bite and low final moisture are required.
Food Chemicals
Ammonium Bicarbonate
A food-grade raising agent used mainly in thin, low-moisture baked products where the gases released during baking can escape effectively.
- CAS Number1066-33-7
- DesignationINS 503(ii)
- Primary FunctionRaising Agent
Product Overview
Efficient leavening for thin, low-moisture products
Ammonium bicarbonate, also known as ammonium hydrogen carbonate, is a food-grade raising agent. When heated, it breaks down and releases carbon dioxide, ammonia and water vapour, creating the gas needed to lighten suitable doughs during baking.
It is particularly useful in crackers, wafers and thin cookies that are baked to a low final moisture level. In these products, the released ammonia can escape before cooling, helping produce an open texture and a crisp finished product.
The process must allow ammonia to escape fully. Ammonium bicarbonate is generally unsuitable for thick or moist baked products because retained ammonia can affect odour and flavour.
Common Applications
Designed for products that finish dry and crisp
Suitability depends on product thickness, baking conditions and final moisture. Each formulation should be validated before commercial production.
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Thin Cookies & Biscuits
Supports leavening in thin baked products that allow the released ammonia to leave during baking.
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Wafers
Considered for wafer systems and other dry, thin products where controlled gas release supports the required texture.
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Selected Dry Baked Goods
May be used in other compatible low-moisture baked products after process, flavour and residual-ammonia checks.
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Product Questions
Ammonium Bicarbonate FAQs
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Ask About This ProductWhat is ammonium bicarbonate?
Ammonium bicarbonate, also called ammonium hydrogen carbonate, is a raising agent identified as INS 503(ii). It is commonly supplied as white crystals or crystalline powder.
How does it work as a raising agent?
During heating, it decomposes and releases carbon dioxide, ammonia and water vapour. These gases expand the dough and help develop the required texture.
Is it suitable for cakes or moist baked products?
It is generally not recommended for thick or moist products because ammonia may remain after baking and affect odour or flavour. Suitability should be confirmed through formulation and process trials.
Which documents are available for review?
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