E503 — Ammonium Carbonates

Used as: Raising agent

Why is it used?

Ammonium Carbonates is used in food as raising agent.

EU status

Authorised as a food additive in the EU (Regulation 1333/2008).

How it appears on a label

• “E503”
• “Ammonium Carbonates”
• “ammonium carbonate”
• “ammonium bicarbonate”

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