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[[File:Silz_cerf22.jpg|thumb|Silz_cerf22.jpg]] '''Hartshorn''' is a term historically used to refer to the antlers of a [[hart]], which is an archaic term for a [[stag]] or male [[deer]]. The term is most commonly associated with the substance known as [[hartshorn salt]], which is a traditional leavening agent.

==Hartshorn Salt==
[[Hartshorn salt]], also known as [[ammonium carbonate]], was historically derived from the distillation of [[deer antlers]]. It was used in baking as a leavening agent before the advent of modern [[baking powder]] and [[baking soda]]. The substance releases [[ammonia]] gas when heated, which helps dough rise and become light and fluffy.

==Historical Uses==
In addition to its use in baking, hartshorn was also used in [[medicine]] and [[alchemy]]. It was believed to have various medicinal properties and was used in treatments for a variety of ailments. The substance was also used in the preparation of [[smelling salts]], which were used to revive individuals who had fainted.

==Modern Uses==
Today, hartshorn salt is less commonly used in baking, having been largely replaced by more modern leavening agents. However, it is still used in some traditional recipes, particularly in [[Scandinavian cuisine]], where it is known as "hjorthornssalt."

==Related Terms==
* [[Ammonium carbonate]]
* [[Baking powder]]
* [[Baking soda]]
* [[Smelling salts]]
* [[Scandinavian cuisine]]

==See Also==
* [[Deer]]
* [[Stag]]
* [[Leavening agent]]
* [[Alchemy]]
* [[Medicine]]

[[Category:Chemical compounds]]
[[Category:Leavening agents]]
[[Category:Traditional medicine]]

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