salt of hartshorn
Historically, "salt of hartshorn" was used as a leavening agent and smelling salt, derived from deer antlers.
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Definition
C2Chemistry
(obsolete)A compound known as ammonium carbonate, used in the past for various applications including baking and as smelling salts.
C2Baking
(historical)A traditional leavening agent made from the antlers of deer, used before modern baking powders.
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