The present invention relates to an absorbent article, such as a diaper, panty diaper, sanitary napkin or incontinence device comprising a topsheet, a backsheet and an absorbent core enclosed between said topsheet and said backsheet, wherein said absorbent core comprises an anti-bacterial agent or an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal chloride in combination with an organic zinc salt, in particular zinc ricinoleate. The combination of antibacterial or (earth) alkali metal chloride and organic zinc salt exerts a synergetic effect in the suppression of malodours, such as ammonia.
