FUNCAKES - Additive
Ammonium Carbonate 80 g
Traditional leavening agent for dry cookies and very light gingerbread
FUNCAKES ammonium carbonate (E503) is a traditional leavening agent, historically known as hartshorn salt, used to make remarkably light and crunchy cookies, gingerbread, and speculoos. It releases an ammonia smell during baking, which evaporates completely as it cools without leaving any residual taste in the finished product.
Features
- Size
- 80 g
- Resealable sachet
- Dosage
- 1-2 tsp/500 g
- Per 500 g of flour
- Additive code
- E503
- Ammonium carbonate
Recommended uses
- Cookies and dry shortbread with a crunchy texture
- Traditional gingerbread, with a light and soft crumb
- Speculoos and festive bredeles
- Alternative to conventional chemical leavening agents for fine, dry baked goods
Technical data sheet
| Ingredients | 100% ammonium carbonate (E503) |
|---|---|
| Size | 80 g sachet |
| Appearance | Fine crystalline powder |
| Allergens | None |
| Storage | Cool, dry place away from light |
Frequently asked questions
Your questions, our advice
Why do my cookies smell like ammonia when they come out of the oven?
This is normal and temporary: ammonium carbonate gives off this smell while baking, but it evaporates completely as the biscuits cool. The finished biscuit has no lingering taste or smell. Ventilate the kitchen during baking if the smell is strong.
Can ammonium carbonate be replaced with baking powder?
Yes, as a substitute in a pinch, but the texture will be different: ammonium carbonate gives dry biscuits a particular crispness and lightness that is difficult to reproduce exactly with regular baking powder.
Is ammonium carbonate suitable for thick cake batters?
No, it is only suitable for fine, dry baked goods (biscuits, gingerbread, speculoos) where moisture evaporates quickly during baking. In a thick batter, such as cake batter, the ammonia smell does not have time to evaporate completely: use baking powder or baking soda instead.
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Shipping and Delivery
Processing and Delivery Times
- Order Preparation: 0 to 2 working days
- France, Belgium, Germany: 1 to 2 working days
- Europe: 2 to 5 working days
- Click & Collect Osny: 24-48h
Shipping Fees
- FR, BE, DE: based on weight
- Europe: based on country and weight
- Click & Collect Osny: Free
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