Food-grade Potassium Bicarbonate E501II - Potassium Hydrogencarbonate - CAS N°298-14-6

Food-grade Potassium Bicarbonate E501ii — CAS 298-14-6

Potassium hydrogen carbonate — Food additive and leavening agent

Food-grade potassium bicarbonate (E501ii) — CAS 298-14-6 — is an additive used as a leavening agent, acidity regulator and pH corrector in the food industry.

It constitutes an alternative to sodium bicarbonate in certain formulations requiring a reduced sodium content.

DESCRIPTION

Potassium bicarbonate (potassium hydrogen carbonate) is an alkaline salt used in food processing for its technological properties.

It acts primarily as:

• Leavening agent in bakery and pastry.

• Acidity regulator.

• PH buffer.

• Source of potassium in certain formulations.

Its food-grade quality E501ii ensures compliance with the applicable standards for use in the food industry.

ADVANTAGES

• Food-grade quality (E501ii).

• Alternative to sodium bicarbonate.

• Effective leavening agent.

• PH regulation.

• Compatible with many food formulations.

• Suitable for industrial production.

APPLICATIONS

Food industry:

• Industrial bakeries.

• Pastry.

• Biscuit products.

• Processed food preparations.

• Low-sodium formulations.

Other technical uses:

• PH regulation.

• Specific applications requiring a food-grade alkaline salt.

FUNCTIONS

• Leavening agent.

• Acidity regulator.

• PH stabilizer.

• Source of potassium.

SECTORS OF ACTIVITY

• Food industry.

• Industrial bakeries.

• Food preparation manufacturers.

• Nutritional industry.

CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS

• CAS: 298-14-6

• Food additive: E501ii

• Chemical name: Potassium hydrogen carbonate

• Molecular formula: KHCO?

• Appearance: White crystalline powder

Detailed technical data available on request.

SAFETY / COMPLIANCE

• Food-grade quality compliant with European regulations.

• Follow regulatory dosages according to application.

• Store in a dry place (product sensitive to moisture).

• Consult the technical documentation.