Potassium Bicarbonate — FCC/USP (Food Grade)

High-quality potassium bicarbonate (KHCO₃) for bakery leavening, sodium-free formulation, pH buffering, and beverage/food applications. Fine, white, free-flowing crystalline powder.

CAS: 298-14-6 Formula: KHCO₃ Food Grade • FCC/USP

Overview

Potassium bicarbonate is a versatile sodium-free leavening base and buffer for bakery, beverage, and nutrition products. Used with suitable leavening acids (e.g., potassium-based SAPP/MCP alternatives), it releases CO₂ for dependable oven spring while helping control pH. It’s also used to partially or fully replace sodium bicarbonate to reduce sodium content in finished foods.

Common Applications

✓Bakery leavening: cookies, cakes, crackers, biscuits, quick breads.
✓Sodium-reduction: substitute for baking soda to lower sodium.
✓Buffering & pH control: beverages and fortified foods.
✓General formulation: mild alkalinity; supports CO₂ release and crumb/texture.

Pair with an appropriate potassium-based leavening acid to dial in bench tolerance and oven rise for your specific system.

Typical Specifications

Grade	Food Grade (FCC/USP)
CAS Number	298-14-6
Formula	KHCO₃
Assay	Meets FCC/USP (typical ≥ 99%)
Appearance	White crystalline powder; free-flowing
pH (1% sol.)	Slightly alkaline
Solubility	Soluble in water
Packaging	50 lb bags; supersacks; bulk — ask for options

Formulation & Performance

✓Leavening systems: reacts with leavening acids to generate CO₂ for lift and texture.
✓Sodium-free alternative: swap for NaHCO₃ to reduce sodium while maintaining rise.
✓Rate control: choose acid partner (single/double-acting) to tune bench tolerance and oven spring.

Storage & Handling

✓Consult SDS before use and for full safety information.
✓Store cool, dry, sealed; protect from moisture/humidity to avoid caking or premature reaction.
✓Avoid dust generation; use appropriate PPE and local exhaust where needed.