E-number: 503

Name: Ammonium Carbonate
Alternative Names :Hartshorn; Ammonium hydrogen carbonate; Ammonium bicarbonate.

Function: Buffer Nutraliser
Status: Halaal
Source: synthetic.

Health Info!!

Health Code: Green
safe in food use at low levels, contact can cause skin rashes on scalp, forehead and hands

Uses: Baking powder, chocolate, cocoa
Other Uses: Permanent wave solution and cream, fire extinguishers