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Ammonium Bicarbonate

LeaveningE503(ii)CAS 1066-33-7

A raising agent that decomposes fully to gas on baking, leaving no alkaline residue. Ideal for thin, low-moisture products like crackers and biscuits where sodium bicarbonate would leave a soapy aftertaste.

Physical state
Powder
Solubility
Freely soluble in water
Odour
Faint ammoniacal odour
Typical usage level
0.5-2.0% of finished product weight
Regulatory overview

EU and US regulatory context

EU Context
Regulation
Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008; purity under Commission Regulation (EU) No 231/2012
E-number
E503(ii)
Status
Authorised food additive
Key standard
Confirm current Ph. Eur. / FCC monograph specification with the supplier.
US Context
FDA status
GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe)
CFR reference
Pending. Confirm exact citation before publishing to a client-facing document.
Common declaration
Ammonium Bicarbonate
Notes
Pending
Functions & applications

Chemical leavening agent

Technical functionWhat it does
carbon dioxide and ammonia gas release on baking, decomposing fully with no residueProvides leavening gas that fully volatilises, leaving no alkaline aftertaste.

Recommended applications

Biscuits & crackers
Chemical leavening agent
Flatbreads
Chemical leavening agent
Specifications

Technical specification

AppearanceWhite crystalline powder
ColourWhite crystalline powder
OdourFaint ammoniacal odour
SolubilityFreely soluble in water
MoisturePending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
AssayPending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
pHPending
Lead (heavy metals)Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Arsenic (heavy metals)Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Cadmium (heavy metals)Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Mercury (heavy metals)Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Total plate countPending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
SalmonellaPending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
E. coliPending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Yeast & mouldPending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Packaging25kg multiwall paper bags with PE liner, on ISPM-15 treated pallets
Shelf life24 months from production date, unopened
StorageStore in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight.

Values marked "Pending" require confirmation against the current supplier CoA before being issued to a client.

Compliance

Legal & compliance notes

Allergen status
Does not contain any of the 14 major EU allergens.
GMO status
Inorganic salt; not applicable to GMO status.
Irradiation
Not irradiated.
Halal / Kosher
Typically available. Confirm certification with the specific supplier.
  • Hygroscopic. Moisture content should be checked on arrival, not assumed from CoA alone.
  • Critical QC checkpoints: Assay, Heavy metals, Loss on ignition.
Customs reference

Import classification data

CN code (8-digit)Pending
TARIC (10-digit)Pending
EU import dutyPending
Anti-dumping measureNone on file
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