Alternate Names

Salmiac, Sal Ammoniac

Description

Ammonium salt that occurs naturally in the form of crystals or white powder. Used as dough conditioner and yeast in baked goods.

Additional Information

Sal ammoniac used in some countries to spice up licorice (Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden) and as a flavoring in vodkas.

Found In

European candies (such as salt licorice), baked goods, condiments, margarine, dried foods

Possible Health Effects

High amounts can cause nausea, headaches, and vomiting. Concentrated solutions can be irritating to skin.

Allergy Information

Unknown

Online Resources/Related

• Material Safety Data Sheet, Ammonium Chloride MSDS, November 6, 2008, Sciencelabs.com

Print Resources

• Statham, Bill. Eat Safe: The Truth about Additives from Aspartame to Xanthan Gum. Running Press, 2008
• Winter, Ruth. A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives, 7th Edition: Descriptions in Plain English of More Than 12,000 Ingredients Both Harmful and Desirable Found in Foods. Three Rivers Press, 2009
• Minich, Deanna M. An A-Z Guide to Food Additives: Never Eat What You Can't Pronounce. Conari Press, 2009
• Farlow, Christine Hoza, D.C.Food Additives: A Shopper's Guide To What's Safe & What's Not. KISS For Health Publishing, 2007 Revised Edition

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