Potassium carbonate
Potassium carbonate is a food ingredient that is commonly used in food processing to regulate acidity levels and act as a leavening agent in baked goods. It is a white, odourless powder that can be derived from natural sources like wood ash or made synthetically in a laboratory.
The process of making potassium carbonate involves combining potassium hydroxide with carbon dioxide to form the powder. This chemical reaction results in the creation of potassium carbonate, which is then purified and dried for use in various food products.
You might find potassium carbonate listed on food labels due to its ability to help regulate acidity levels, improve texture, and act as a stabilizer in foods like baking powder, cocoa powder, and noodles. It is commonly used in items such as biscuits, chocolates, and ramen noodles to enhance their quality and shelf life.
Foods in the CalorieStar database containing Potassium carbonate
Pot Noodle Beef & TomatoKingsmill Blueberry Cheesecake Buttermilk Pancakes
Pot Noodle Chicken & Mushroom
Sainsbury's Chicken Chow Mein
Barny Chocolate Soft Baked Bears 5pk
Pret Dark Chocolate & Almond Granola
Kingsmill Double Choc Buttermilk Pancakes
Oreo Double Stuff Biscuits
Asda Extra Special Hand Finished Belgian Chocolate Fudge Cake
Asda Extra Special Hand Finished Carrot Cake
Asda Extra Special Hand Finished Red Velvet Cake
Asda Extra Special Hand Finished Salted Caramel & Chocolate Cake
Pot Noodle King Chicken & Mushroom
Oreo O's Cereal
McDonald's Oreo McFlurry
Ritz Original Crackers
Pot Noodle Original Curry
Asda Plant Based Choc Chip Cookies
Asda Spotted Dick Sponge Puddings
