Potassium Bicarbonate has been used over the centuries for numerous household and health reasons. Some common uses include leavening in baking, for winemaking, in soda water, and as an effective fire retardant as well.
Some have used Potassium Bicarbonate as a fungicide, vegetable wash, and is accepted for safe use in Organic Farming. This ingredient may be added to foods and beverages or smoothies and green drinks. It is a pure white granular powder and has no fillers or binders, additives or preservatives.
This product is FCC grade as it meets the requirements of the Food Chemical Codex indicates and is suitable for all food, beverage and nutritional supplement applications.
Suggested Uses of Potassium Bicarbonate
Organic Fungicide
Potassium Bicarbonate is used as an organic fungicide. It works as a contact fungicide inhibiting the fungus mycelium development and increasing the pH to control fungus in crops. It considered a safe and non toxic fungicide for use in organic crop production.
Fire Extinguisher
Potassium Bicarbonate performs well as a fire extinguisher and is a common ingredient in powdered fire extinguishers. The slightly basic nature of potassium bicarbonate helps neutralise chemical fires and smothers the combusting material to put out the flames.
Neutralise Acidic Soil
Potassium Bicarbonate is used widely in agriculture as a soil neutraliser due to its basic nature and low toxicity. The powder is dissolved in water and the solution is then applied to the soil to increase the pH level.
Baking and Wine making
Potassium Bicarbonate is used in food production, wine making and drinks making to either add CO2 (rising agent) or control the release of CO2.
Please use as directed for any specific applications.
Package Includes
Potassium Bicarbonate Powder in resealable bag.