Ingredient

Ammonium Hydrogen Carbonate

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

What it is

Ammonium hydrogen carbonate is a chemical compound that is a mixture of ammonium bicarbonate and ammonium carbonate. It is a white powder that is soluble in water. It is produced industrially by reacting ammonia and carbon dioxide with water.

Why it's used

This ingredient is used as a leavening agent in baking, particularly in cookies and biscuits. It helps baked goods rise and become lighter by producing carbon dioxide gas when heated. It is also used as an acidity regulator.

Health notes

In the U.S., ammonium hydrogen carbonate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. It is considered safe when consumed in typical amounts found in food. International bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated it. There are no widespread controversies regarding its use at typical dietary levels.

Allergen info

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

Products containing Ammonium Hydrogen Carbonate

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GINBIS Animal Shaped Biscuits Cookies & Biscuits 520kcal 8Protein 24Fat 64Carbs BISCHOX Cocoa Biscuits Filled With Milk Chocolate And Cream Cookies & Biscuits High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving High in added sugars — 28% DV per serving 527kcal 5.5Protein 29.1Fat 54.5Carbs Chocolate Bear Cookies BISKITOP Chocolate Bear Cookies Crackers & Biscotti 500kcal 5Protein 25Fat 65Carbs BISKITOP Melon Bear Cookies Cookies & Biscuits 500kcal 5Protein 25Fat 60Carbs Milk Chocolate With Tiramisu Flavour Filling E.WEDEL Milk Chocolate With Tiramisu Flavour Filling Chocolate High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving 533kcal 6.2Protein 30.7Fat 59.4Carbs Oreo Cookies Oreo Cookies Biscuits/Cookies High in saturated fat — 49% DV per serving —kcal 5Protein 20Fat 73Carbs Oreo Cookies Milk Chocolate Covered Oreo Cookies Milk Chocolate Covered Biscuits/Cookies High in saturated fat — 72% DV per serving —kcal 4.8Protein 26Fat 67Carbs NOT A BRANDED ITEM Sandwich Biscuits, Vanilla Cookies & Biscuits 460kcal 5Protein 17Fat 71Carbs NOT A BRANDED ITEM Flavoured Sandwich Biscuits, Chocolate Cookies & Biscuits 460kcal 5Protein 17Fat 71Carbs Lindt & Sprungli (Schweiz) AG Milk Chocolate With Cream Cheese Filling, Strawberry Chocolate High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving 550kcal 5Protein 37.5Fat 50Carbs American Roland Food LLC Roland, French Galettes Shortbread Cookies Cookies & Biscuits 467kcal 6.7Protein 20Fat 70Carbs Lindt & Sprungli (Schweiz) AG Milk Chocolate With Cream Cheese Filling, Strawberry Chocolate High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving 525kcal 5Protein 35Fat 52.5Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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