CAS 298-14-6 Potassium Bicarbonate Powder Food Grade
What is potassium bicarbonate?
Potassium bicarbonate is an important chemical raw material used in the pharmaceutical, food, and fire extinguishing industries. Potassium salts (K2CO3, KCl, K2SO4, etc.), including potassium bicarbonate, are strategic commodities and play a vital role in the national economy. Food-grade potassium bicarbonate is widely used as a food bulking agent and quality improver, and its development is gaining increasing attention. Food-grade potassium bicarbonate is a well-known commodity with many applications, such as in baking powder, as an effervescent salt in non-alcoholic beverages, as a fire extinguishing agent, and in various pharmaceutical applications, such as treating excess acidity. Recently, food-grade potassium bicarbonate has been proposed as an active ingredient in the treatment of osteoporosis and hypertension.
Potassium bicarbonate has applications in chemical production, food processing, and pharmaceuticals. In chemical production, it is used as a raw material for the production of potassium carbonate, potassium acetate, and potassium arsenite. It is also used in fire extinguishing agents for petroleum and chemical products. It is also used in pharmaceuticals to supplement potassium and treat hypokalemia. It is also used as a nutritional supplement and excipient. In the food industry, it is used as baking powder, foaming salt, and chemical leavening agent. In analytical chemistry, potassium bicarbonate is often used as an analytical reagent and as an acidity regulator in laboratories.
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Functions and applications of Potassium bicarbonate
Potassium bicarbonate (KHCO₃) is a widely used chemical with the following primary functions:
Food Industry
Raising Agent: Used in baking, it decomposes upon heating to produce carbon dioxide, causing dough to rise and improving the taste and texture of food.
Acidity Regulator: Adjusts the pH of food to extend shelf life or enhance flavor.
Medical Applications
Regulates acid-base balance: Used to treat metabolic acidosis by neutralizing excess acid in the body and maintaining a stable blood pH.
Alkalinizes urine: Helps prevent the formation of uric acid kidney stones and is particularly useful for patients with gout or those with abnormal uric acid metabolism.
Supplements potassium ions: Used to treat hypokalemia and maintain electrolyte balance.
Agriculture
Feed Additive: Used in feed for ruminants such as dairy cows, it promotes rumen microbial activity, increases milk production and milk fat content, and helps animals mitigate heat stress.
Chemical and Industrial Applications
Buffer: Used in laboratories and industrial production to regulate the acid-base environment and stabilize chemical reaction conditions.
Catalyst: Acts as a catalyst or auxiliary reagent in certain organic synthesis reactions.
Potassium Bicarbonate in Food
Acidity Regulator
Potassium bicarbonate adjusts the pH of foods and is commonly used to neutralize acidic components in juices, wines, and meat products, improving taste and flavor. For example, in blueberry winemaking, it can raise pH, stabilize color, and enhance antioxidant activity.
Raising Agent
In baked goods, potassium bicarbonate decomposes upon heating to produce carbon dioxide, which causes the dough or batter to expand, creating a loose, porous structure and enhancing the taste. It is often used in combination with other raising agents to optimize its effectiveness.
Freshness-Preserving Aid
For meat preservation, potassium bicarbonate can be used as a component of phase change cooling materials. By absorbing and releasing cold energy, it extends the shelf life of meat and reduces cold chain logistics costs.
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