Comparing E503I - Ammonium carbonate vs Ammonium and sodium carbonates

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E503I - Ammonium carbonate

Ammonium carbonate (E503i) is a classic leavening agent, often called baker’s ammonia. It releases gases during baking that puff and crisp thin, dry baked goods like crackers and cookies, without leaving a salty or soapy taste. It is part of the broader E503 group alongside ammonium hydrogen carbonate (E503ii), and is widely used in traditional European recipes for its clean, crisp lift.

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Ammonium and sodium carbonates

Ammonium and sodium carbonates are common baking ingredients that help doughs and batters rise and control acidity. They are widely used in cookies, crackers, wafers, and many other baked foods for light texture and a clean, crisp bite. This page explains how they work, where they appear, how they’re made, and what regulators say about their safety.

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Synonyms
E503i
Ammonium carbonate
ammonium and sodium carbonates
Functions
acidity regulatorraising agent
acidity regulatorraising agent
Origins
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Synthetic
Synthetic
Mineral
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Popular questions

  1. Is ammonium carbonate soluble in water?

    Yes—ammonium carbonate is readily soluble in water; its solutions are alkaline and release ammonia, especially when warmed.

  2. Is ammonium carbonate ionic or covalent?

    It is an ionic salt composed of ammonium (NH4+) cations and carbonate (CO3^2-) anions.

  3. What is ammonium carbonate used for?

    In foods it’s used as a leavening (raising) agent, especially in low-moisture baked goods like cookies and crackers; it’s also used in smelling salts.

  4. Is ammonium carbonate soluble?

    Yes; it is soluble in water but essentially insoluble in ethanol, and it decomposes to ammonia and carbon dioxide when heated.

  5. What is the chemical formula for ammonium carbonate?

    (NH4)2CO3.

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