What will happen if I eat ammonium chloride?
                                
                                
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                                Ingesting large quantities of ammonium chloride is highly dangerous and can result in severe gastrointestinal issues and metabolic acidosis. While small, regulated amounts are used as a food additive (E510), consumption of concentrated or non-food grade ammonium chloride can have serious, toxic effects on the body.