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by Thommy on December 30th, 2004

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Besides baking soda, what is potassium bicarbonate used for?

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  • by katscratcedme on January 10th, 2005

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    Here are some more uses:

    •Fire Extinguisher ingredient

    •Agricultural
    * Enhances potassium absorption in soil
    * Reduces cation loss in acidic/neutral soil & increases phosphate fertilizer action
    * Reduces soil acidity
    *Helps increase potato protein and starch yield

    •Feedstock - used as a nutritional supplement to improve livestock weight gain

    •Pharmaceuticals
    * Used as an antiacid, electrolyte replenisher and potassium supplement
    * Used as a leavening agent, pH control agent and a nutrient supplement
    * Used as a processing aid in extruded foods
    * Foaming and fizzing agent in instant beverages
    * Helps preserve food color

    •Household odor remover

    •High-temperature polymer blowing agent

    •De-icer

    •Used in hair and skin products

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