Product Category: Food Chemicals / Industrial Chemicals
Chemical Name: Ammonium Bicarbonate
Alternative Name: Ammonium Hydrogen Carbonate
CAS Number: 1066-33-7
Chemical Formula: NH₄HCO₃
Molecular Weight: 79.06 g/mol
Appearance: White crystalline powder
Product Overview
Ammonium Bicarbonate Food Grade is a high-purity inorganic salt widely used as a leavening and processing agent within the food manufacturing industry.
When heated, Ammonium Bicarbonate decomposes and releases gases that provide effective aeration in low-moisture baked products.
Mining Chemicals SA supplies Food Grade Ammonium Bicarbonate for industrial food manufacturing and processing applications.
Typical Food Grade Specification
| Property | Typical Specification |
| SKU | MCS-A5 |
| Appearance | White crystals or crystalline powder |
| Assay as NH₄HCO₃ | 99.0–100.5% |
| CAS Number | 1066-33-7 |
| Formula | NH₄HCO₃ |
| Solubility | Soluble in water |
| Grade | Food Grade |
| Odour | Slight ammonia odour may be present |
Commercial food-grade references commonly specify an assay of approximately 99.0–100.5%. Batch-specific compliance should always be confirmed against the supplied COA.
Applications
Commonly used in biscuits, crackers, cookies, bakery products, confectionery, food-processing formulations and specialised industrial processes requiring ammonium bicarbonate.
Key Benefits
Provides effective leavening, decomposes readily during heating and leaves minimal inorganic mineral residue in suitable baking applications.
Packaging
Typically supplied in moisture-resistant food-compatible bags. Bulk requirements can be accommodated subject to availability.
Storage
Store tightly closed in a cool, dry environment away from moisture, heat and direct sunlight.
