Potassium Bicarbonate

Also Known As : Potassium hydrogen carbonate, potassium acid carbonate

Descriptions
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Vegetarian

Taste Profile

It has a salty taste.

Usage Tips

Potassium Bicarbonate can be used as a leavening agent in baking. It can be used as a substitute for baking soda in any recipe. It can be used as an buffering agent in wine making.

Description

Potassium Bicarbonate is the inorganic compound prepared by treating an aqueous solution of potassium carbonate with carbon dioxide. It is a white, crystalline, slightly alkaline and salty substance. It is used as a food additive in the form of acidity regulator. It is often found added to club soda to its improve taste. It is used to prevent or to treat a potassium deficiency (hypokalemia).

Health benefits

Potassium Bicarbonate helps to raise the level of potassium in the blood and treat hypokalemia.⁽¹⁾
It helps to slow down the loss of calcium supporting bone health and prevent damage.⁽¹⁾
It is helpful in dissolving certain types of kidney stones.⁽¹⁾
High levels of potassium help to lower the risk of stroke. ⁽¹⁾

Selection Guide

Potassium bicarbonate is available in supplement form.

Note

Excessive consumption of potassium bicarbonate can cause nausea, anxiety, vomiting, diarrhea, rashes and tingling in the hands or feet.⁽²⁾

Resource & Links

(1,2) https://www.verywellhealth.com/potassium-bicarbonate-overview-4582174

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