In the food industry, ammonia soda is designated as E503. It is obtained synthetically.
Ammoniacal soda is white, gray, pink and colorless crystals. These crystals have a strong ammonia smell.
Ammonia soda is highly soluble in water and is widely used in confectionery.
Ammonia soda is used as a leavening agent for pastries. It is a much stronger leavening agent than baking powder. Baked goods swell with it because it breaks down into gases during baking. These gases form growing cavities in the dough.
Most often, ammonia soda is used to make cookies.
When baking pastry desserts made with ammonia soda, there is a very strong smell of ammonia. This should not make you worried, the smell disappears after baking and as the pastries cool.
Before using the ammonia soda, you need to dissolve it. This can be done in two or three tablespoons of milk or lukewarm water. Stir to dissolve it well.
Once the ammonia soda is activated, it is ready to be used.
It is also used to protect against fires.
