Potassium Bicarbonate

Description

Molecular Formulae- KHCO3
Alternative Names- Potassium Hydrogencarbonate, Potassium Acid Carbonate
Purity of the ingredients- 99%
Country of Origin- India

BENEFITS AND APPLICATIONS-

When potassium bicarbonate combines with acid, carbon dioxide is generated, causing the batter to expand and giving cakes, quick bread, soda bread, and other baked and fried items their distinctive texture and grain.
It is used in the production of effervescent beverages, producing CO2 as gas bubbles.
It reduces oral bacteria levels and increases saliva pH levels for bacterial growth inhibition.
It is also used to induce a softer effervescence in winemaking and in club soda compositions.
It is also rich in potassium and can be used in recipes as a potassium source.

HOW IT WORKS

It works as a leavening ingredient in baking recipes. It gives a fluffy texture to meals like bread, cakes, muffins, and cookies.
It works as dirt and grime removed from fresh fruits and vegetables by scrubbing.

CONCENTRATION AND SOLUBILITY-

It is recommended that it should be used at a concentration of 5%.
It is soluble in water and insoluble in oil.