Amonyum karbonatlar

Detailed information

What it is & how it is made

The EU specification defines ammonium carbonate as a mixture of ammonium carbamate, ammonium carbonate and ammonium hydrogen carbonate in varying proportions. It occurs as a white powder or hard translucent masses and contains between 30 and 34 per cent ammonia.

Where it is used

It is a traditional raising salt. At oven temperature it converts entirely to gas and leaves no residue, which makes it the preferred choice for thin, low-moisture doughs such as cookies, biscuits and crackers.

Health note

JECFA has placed this substance in the “ADI not specified” group, meaning no numerical daily intake limit was considered necessary; in the EU it appears in the Group I list of Regulation 1333/2008 and is used at “quantum satis”, the smallest amount technologically required. No health risk has been reported at normal food use levels.

Halal assessment

This substance is an inorganic mineral compound produced without animal raw materials, so no halal concern has been reported for the additive itself. The product as a whole should still be assessed: carriers or other ingredients in the formulation may be of animal origin.