Basic Information

Chemical Index (Dry Basis)

Product Overview

Potassium Carbonate (CAS 584-08-7, E501(i)) is a high-purity inorganic alkaline potassium salt. It is available in food grade and industrial grade, featuring sodium-free formula, strong alkalinity and stable pH buffering capacity. Widely used as an alkaline regulator in food processing, it adjusts pH and enhances color and flavor in cocoa, chocolate and baked goods, while also serving as a potassium source for food fortification.

Core Characteristics

1.White crystalline powder or granular, odorless, with a slightly salty alkaline taste.

2.Readily soluble in water, forming a strongly alkaline solution (pH around 11.6 for 1% solution).

3.Hygroscopic in open air, tends to absorb moisture and cake; storage must be sealed.

4.Sodium-free by nature, making it an ideal alternative to sodium-based alkaline regulators in low-sodium and sodium-free formulations.

5.Promotes Maillard reaction in cocoa, chocolate and baked goods, enhancing browning depth and aroma.

6.Good thermal stability under normal food processing conditions.

7.Food grade complies with international standards for pH regulators and potassium fortification.

Main Functions

1.pH Adjusting & Buffering Function: Acts as strong alkaline regulator to neutralize excess acid and stabilize pH value in cocoa, chocolate, beverage and dough systems.

2.Color & Flavor Modification Function: Promotes Maillard reaction, deepening cocoa and chocolate color and improving baked goods’ aroma and crust appearance.

3.Potassium Fortification Function: Provides bioavailable potassium ions, supporting potassium-enriched and sodium-reduced food formulations.

Applications

1.Food Industry: Potassium Carbonate is mainly applied in cocoa powder, chocolate, bakery products, noodles and pastries. It adjusts acidity, darkens cocoa color, enhances baked aroma and crust appearance, and supports sodium-reduced and potassium-enriched formulations.

2.Industrial Field :  Industrial grade Potassium Carbonate is used in glass manufacturing, printing and dyeing, desiccant, soap and chemical intermediate production.

3.Feed and Other Sectors:  It is occasionally used as potassium supplement in feed and as auxiliary material in pharmaceutical preparations with very low consumption.

Packaging &Storage

Packaging: 25kg food-grade plastic woven bag or kraft paper bag, inner food-grade PE lining.

Storage: Stored in dry and cool environment, away from moisture and high temperature.