Appearance
White granules
Function
Is used as a source of carbon dioxide for leavening in baking. It is also used as an additive in winemaking and as a base in foods and to regulate pH. It is a common ingredient in club soda, where it is used to soften the effect of effervescence.
Synonyms
Potassium Bicarbonate Gran FCC; Unichem Pobic-1; Potassium hydrogen carbonate; Potassium acid carbonate
Storage
Store in a cool, dry area. Keep separated from incompatible substances
Packages
- 50 lb. Bag
- 25 kg. Poly Bag
- 1 lb. Bulk
Industry
- Food & bev.
Product Class
- Leavening agents
Other
- Origin: Synthetic
- Shelf life: 2 years from mfg. date
- Freight Classification: NMFC 43940 S 2 CL 85
- Kosher Status: Not Kosher
- Flash Point: N/A
- Melting Point: 292 øC
- API: NO
- Allergen: NO
- Hazmat: YES
- Molecular Weight: 100.12 g/mol