Potassium carbonate, with a purity of 99%, is an inorganic compound. At low concentrations, potassium carbonate can be used as an alkaline treatment agent and feed buffer in pork processing, as well as to inhibit the synthesis of milk fat in dairy cows^[1][2].

Potassium carbonate can increase milk fat content and inhibit milk fat synthesis in dairy cows. However, it is ineffective in improving milk fat synthesis inhibition in goats caused by high concentrate intake^[1].
Potassium carbonate (0.3% and 0.5%) is an effective substitute for Sodium tripolyphosphate (HY-W019885A). By increasing the pH value and extracting myofibrillar proteins, it significantly improves the color, water-holding capacity and tenderness of fresh pork^[2].

MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.

* Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 1 year; -20°C, 6 months. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 1 year. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 6 months.

* Note: If you choose water as the stock solution, please dilute it to the working solution, then filter and sterilize it with a 0.22 μm filter before use.

• [1]. Dion S, et al. Potassium carbonate as a supplement to improve milk fat concentration and yield in early-lactating dairy goats fed a high-starch, low-fiber diet. J Dairy Sci. 2021 Jul;104(7):7794-7807.  [Content Brief]

  [2]. LeMaster MN, et al. Potassium carbonate improves fresh pork quality characteristics. Meat Sci. 2019 Oct;156:222-230.  [Content Brief]