Ammonium And Sodium Bicarbonate

Ammonium bicarbonate and sodium bicarbonate are chemical compounds commonly used as leavening agents in baking. Sodium bicarbonate is also known as baking soda. They react with acids and moisture to produce carbon dioxide gas, which causes doughs and batters to rise.

These ingredients are primarily used to make baked goods like cookies, cakes, and breads light and airy. Sodium bicarbonate is also found in some processed foods as an acidity regulator or a source of sodium.

Both ammonium bicarbonate and sodium bicarbonate are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as food ingredients. They are consumed in small amounts as part of typical diets. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated these substances. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects at the levels typically found in food.