In the food industry it is used extensively for its anti-caking agent, acidity regulator and leavening agent functions. But these are processes linked mostly to the industrial sector that we will not take into consideration. In the oenological field, potassium bicarbonate is used as a deacidifier, in order to make the wine softer and more pleasant.
Potassium bicarbonate is a potassium salt of carbonic acid, having the chemical formula KHCO3. Potassium bicarbonate, also known as potassium hydrogen carbonate is a white alkaline solid, used in winemaking, in the production of soft drinks, to neutralize acids and also as a leavening agent in bread-making.
| n.CAS | 298-14-6 |
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| n.EINECS | 206-059-0 |
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