Ammonium Hydroxide
What is Ammonium Hydroxide?
Ammonium hydroxide is an aqueous solution of ammonia. It is a colourless liquid with a pungent odour. It is produced industrially by reacting nitrogen and hydrogen gases.
Is Ammonium Hydroxide vegan?
Ammonium Hydroxide is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Ammonium Hydroxide gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is Ammonium Hydroxide a major allergen?
Ammonium hydroxide is not one of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels.
What is Ammonium Hydroxide used for?
Ammonium hydroxide is used as an acidity regulator and leavening agent in baked goods, and to adjust pH in various food products.
Is Ammonium Hydroxide safe?
Ammonium hydroxide is authorised as a food additive in the UK and European Union, listed under E number E527.
Why it's used
Ammonium hydroxide is used as an acidity regulator and leavening agent in baked goods, and to adjust pH in various food products. It can also be used in the processing of cocoa and in caramel colour production. It is found in some confectionery and breakfast cereals.
Health notes
Ammonium hydroxide is authorised as a food additive in the UK and European Union, listed under E number E527. It is evaluated by EFSA. JECFA has also evaluated it and set an acceptable daily intake. At the low levels typically found in food, it is not considered to pose a health risk.
Regulatory status
Authorised in Great Britain (FSA register): England, Scotland, Wales. FSA register of authorised products
Permitted uses in the EU
| Food category | Maximum level |
|---|---|
| 1.9 Edible caseinates | No numerical limit listed |
Allergen info
Ammonium hydroxide is not one of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels. It does not contain gluten.
Foods that contain Ammonium Hydroxide
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