Potassium Carbonate (K2CO3), USP& Food Grade, 99.5% purity! 1.0 LB pouch

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Potassium Carbonate (K2CO3), USP& Food Grade, 99.5% purity, 1.0 LB re-sealable Pouch
Potassium carbonate is useful for many applications across a variety of industries.
The principal reasons to utilize potassium carbonate are:
1) source of potassium ion
2) buffered alkalinity
3) greater solubility for potassium vs. sodium carbonate
4) potassium ion is more reactive than sodium ion
5) replacement for sodium sensitive applications
6) enhances fluxing properties of glass
7) depresses freeze point of water, allowing cold temperature applications
In cuisine, where it has many traditional uses, such as grass jelly, Chinese hand-pulled noodles and moon cake. It is also used to tenderize tripe. German gingerbread recipes often use potassium carbonate as a baking agent, although in combination with hartshorn. Use of potassium carbonate must be limited to a certain amount to prevent harm, and should not be used without guidance.