The uses of Food-Grade Ammonium Bicarbonate
- Baking: Acts as a leavening agent (releases CO₂) for baked goods like cookies, crackers, and traditional pastries, making them fluffy.
- Food processing: Used in some fruit/vegetable processing to adjust pH and preserve texture.
The uses of Industrial-Grade Ammonium Bicarbonate
- Agriculture: Serves as a nitrogen fertilizer for crops (e.g., wheat, vegetables).
- Rubber industry: Aids in rubber vulcanization to improve elasticity.
- Leather processing: Helps remove hair from hides and adjust pH during tanning.
- Water treatment: Neutralizes acidic wastewater to balance pH levels.