Ingredient · E517

Ammonium Sulfate

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
In foods, ammonium sulfate is often used as a dough conditioner, a leavening agent, …

What it is

Ammonium sulfate is an inorganic salt. It is produced by reacting ammonia with sulfuric acid. It typically appears as a white, crystalline solid.

Why it's used

In foods, ammonium sulfate is often used as a dough conditioner, a leavening agent, and a nutrient for yeast. It is commonly found in baked goods such as breads, buns, and tortillas.

Health notes

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recognized ammonium sulfate as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) for use in food. JECFA (the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives) has evaluated ammonium sulfate and did not set a numeric limit (ADI not specified), meaning it can be used without numerical limit based on current data. At typical intake levels found in food, it is generally considered safe.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen.

Products containing Ammonium Sulfate

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THE BAKERY (WAL-MART STORES INC) Flour Tortilla Mexican Dinner Mixes 279kcal 7.0Protein 7.0Fat 44.2Carbs HOME PRIDE Hot Dog Buns Breads & Buns 279kcal 9.3Protein 3.5Fat 55.8Carbs LETTIERI'S Ham, Egg & Cheese Stacker Squares Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 46% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 38% DV per serving 221kcal 11.0Protein 10.3Fat 20Carbs MEMBER'S MARK French Toast Sticks Frozen Pancakes, Waffles, French Toast & Crepes 302kcal 4.7Protein 13.2Fat 42.5Carbs ENTENMANN'S Entenmann's, Jumbo Iced Honey Bun Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 393kcal 5.4Protein 21.4Fat 48.2Carbs FRESH & EASY, LLC Protein Breakfast Sandwich Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals 182kcal 15.2Protein 7.1Fat 15.2Carbs BUTTERNUT Hot Dog Buns Breads & Buns 279kcal 9.3Protein 3.5Fat 55.8Carbs TARGET 6Ct Bolillo Rolls Baked In Store Breads & Buns 250kcal 8.8Protein 2.2Fat 48.5Carbs Italian Bread ITALIAN Italian Bread Breads & Buns 250kcal 6.2Protein 4.7Fat 50Carbs Hamburger Buns LIDL Hamburger Buns Breads & Buns 279kcal 9.3Protein 3.5Fat 55.8Carbs Hot Dog Buns LIDL Hot Dog Buns Breads & Buns 279kcal 9.3Protein 3.5Fat 55.8Carbs Conagra Brands KID CUISINE Chicken Sandwich Ready-Made Combination Meals High in sodium — 23% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 201kcal 6.4Protein 8.3Fat 25Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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