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Ammonium Bicarbonate is used in low-moisture products such as biscuits, crackers, cookies.

Ammonium Bicarbonate

Also known as baker’s ammonia or salt of hartshorn

What is Ammonium Bicarbonate?

Ammonium bicarbonate, NH4HCO3, is a common leavening agent which releases CO2 without the need for an acid. Unlike baking powder or soda, it does not leave an alkaline taste, characteristic of soda or baking powder.

This ingredient is not used in high volume cakes, but mostly in:

  • Extra crisp cookies
  • Cream-puff pastries
  • Crackers

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