Product description:
Today, the range of applications for Potassium Carbonate (E501) has significantly expanded.
In the food industry, it is commonly used in:
Chocolate — as a stabilizer and emulsifier, it improves texture and prevents the formation of white bloom;
Cocoa-based products, powdered milk, biscuits, baked goods, and bread — acts as a leavening agent and serves as a nutrient source for yeast in dough;
Condensed milk — stabilizes consistency;
Jams, marmalades, and citrus preserves — regulates acidity;
Gingerbread — used as a substitute for E500;
Soft drinks — functions as an acidity regulator.
In pharmaceuticals, potassium carbonate is valued for its disinfectant properties. It's included in creams, ointments, and gels with antibacterial and antifungal effects, and in antiparasitic solutions (e.g., for treating scabies).
In cases of hypokalemia, potassium bicarbonate is prescribed as part of combination therapy with sodium alginate or sodium citrate.
Additional areas of application include:
Household chemicals — as a cleaning agent and component of liquid soaps and hand or dish disinfectants;
Agriculture — as an effective soil fertilizer and disinfectant for animal housing (pens, stables, barns);
Construction — as a component in frost-resistant building materials.
Packaging:
one bag is 25кг