Ingredient

Ammonium Bicarbonate As Leavening Agent

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Ammonium bicarbonate is used as a leavening agent in baking, particularly in cookies and …

What it is

Ammonium bicarbonate is a chemical compound that is a white powder or crystalline solid. It is produced industrially through a reaction involving ammonia, carbon dioxide, and water. It is a salt of carbonic acid.

Why it's used

Ammonium bicarbonate is used as a leavening agent in baking, particularly in cookies and crackers. When heated, it breaks down into ammonia, carbon dioxide, and water, causing baked goods to rise and become lighter. It is often used when a crisp texture is desired.

Health notes

In the United States, ammonium bicarbonate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food additive. It is also approved as a food additive in the European Union. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated it. At typical levels found in food, it is not associated with adverse health effects.

Allergen info

Ammonium bicarbonate is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Ammonium Bicarbonate As Leavening Agent

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Gomez Cuetara Hnos Sa De Cv Flavored Cookies, Coconut Cookies & Biscuits 400kcal 6.7Protein 10Fat 70Carbs Quinoa, Chia & Flaxseeds Mini Snack Crackers, Quinoa, Chia & Flaxseeds Goya Foods, Inc. Quinoa, Chia & Flaxseeds Mini Snack Crackers, Quinoa, Chia & Flaxseeds Crackers & Biscotti 516kcal 9.7Protein 22.6Fat 67.7Carbs Gomez Cuetara Hnos Sa De Cv Galletas Sandwich Cookies, Galletas Cookies & Biscuits High in saturated fat — 115% DV per serving 438kcal 6.2Protein 15.6Fat 75Carbs Ferrero U.S.A., Incorporated Assorted Fine Chocolates, Dark Opera, Coffee Maestria, Biancoretti, Caramel Leonardo, White Opera, Giandujot Ferrero, Milk Cupola, Hazelnut Duo Chocolate High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in added sugars — 24% DV per serving 567kcal 6.7Protein 36.7Fat 53.3Carbs Maria Cookies Goya Foods, Inc. Maria Cookies Cookies & Biscuits 433kcal 6.7Protein 10Fat 80Carbs Fine Assorted Chocolates Ferrero U.S.A., Incorporated Fine Assorted Chocolates Chocolate High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in added sugars — 24% DV per serving 567kcal 6.7Protein 36.7Fat 50Carbs Fine Assorted Chocolates Ferrero U.S.A., Incorporated Fine Assorted Chocolates Candy High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in added sugars — 24% DV per serving 567kcal 6.7Protein 36.7Fat 53.3Carbs Milk Chocolate With Cookie Bits, Milk Chocolate Ferrero U.S.A., Incorporated Milk Chocolate With Cookie Bits, Milk Chocolate Chocolate High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in added sugars — 20% DV per serving 560kcal 8Protein 36Fat 56Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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