E503

Ammonium carbonates

E Number E503
Name Ammonium carbonates
Class Others
Groups Group I
Additional details Acidity regulator, Alkali, rising agent
Origin Synthetic
Common applications Candies, chocolate, biscuits, pastry and bakery
Observations No adverse effects were observed. At high doses, may irritate digestive tract
Evaluation Innocuous

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Conditions of use in food categories

Category Number Category Name Maximum Level (mg/l or mg/kg as appropriate) Details Restrictions/exceptions
05.1 Cocoa and chocolate products as covered by Directive 2000/36/EC70 000E 170, E 500-504, E 524-528 and E 530: 7 % on dry matter, without fat, expressed as potassium carbonates 
13.1.3 Processed cereal-based foods and baby foods for infants and young children as defined by Commission Directive 2006/125/EC (19)quantum satisonly as rising agent
13.1.4 Other foods for young childrenquantum satis