Potassium Bicarbonate - Feed Ingredient

Potassium bicarbonate, also known as potassium hydrogen carbonate (KHCO₃), is a white, crystalline compound commonly used in food and feed industries as a buffering agent, leavening agent, or source of potassium. In equine nutrition, it may be used in feed formulations or supplements to provide a dietary source of potassium, an essential electrolyte and mineral.

Potassium is vital for numerous physiological functions in horses, including nerve transmission, muscle function, and acid-base balance. Potassium bicarbonate may be included in formulations to help maintain electrolyte balance, particularly in performance horses that may lose significant amounts of potassium through sweat.